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2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.1 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 179.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 66.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4067 lb. | -627 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -2.7 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 2006 BMW X3
| 2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
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