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Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,361 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,475 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 53 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 813 mm | 152 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 283 L | 666 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 10.0 | -9 L |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |