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2016 Subaru Forester and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in | -6.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 183.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 65.4 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 4222 lb. | -598 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 39.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Forester
| 2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2016 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
| 2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
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