| Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 117.1 in | -17.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 195.8 in | -19.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.5 in | -5.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3165 lb. | 3783 lb. | -618 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.7 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 |
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 5-Series.