Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 117.1 in | -14.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 195.8 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.5 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 58.2 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3783 lb. | -533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.5 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 54.3 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 2023 BMW 5-Series.