| Model Year | 2012 | 2024 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.8 in | -9.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 185.9 in | -6.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.4 in | -4.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 66.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4149 lb. | -899 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 28.7 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | 5.6 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 2024 BMW X3.