| Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.1 in | -5 in |
| Length | 182.7 in | 179.7 in | 3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 66.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3454 lb. | 4067 lb. | -613 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru Forester.
| 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 |