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Subaru Forester (2017) vs. BMW 3-Series (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Subaru Forester and 2013 BMW 3-Series specs.

2017 Subaru Forester and 2013 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2017 2013  
Model Subaru Forester BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,809 mm 0 mm
Length 4,595 mm 4,636 mm 0 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,811 mm 0 mm
Height 1,687 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,495 kg 1,524 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 60 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,448 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,092 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 958 mm -957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 892 mm 73 mm
Total Legroom 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 974 L 368 L 606 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,115 L 13.0 -11 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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