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2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 BMW X5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 111.0 in | -8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 183.7 in | -4.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 67.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 4927 lb. | -1487 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 39.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 | 13.9 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 X5
| 2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
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