Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 115.0 in | -15.6 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 190.0 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 72.0 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 59.4 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3310 lb. | 4103 lb. | -793 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.0 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 39.2 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 18.4 ft3 | 13.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.