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2012 Subaru Forester and 2010 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 113.6 in | -10.6 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.2 in | -11.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3659 lb. | -409 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.6 in | 4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.0 in | 2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 5-Series
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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