| Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW 7-Series | |
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| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 126.6 in | -22.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 212.2 in | -31.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 60.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3296 lb. | 4720 lb. | -1424 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 61.0 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 43.3 in | -5.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 55.7 ft3 |
| 2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 7-Series.