Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 116.9 in | -13.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 193.1 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.6 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3814 lb. | -564 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.2 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.1 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 49.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 5-Series.