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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. BMW X5 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 BMW X5 specs.

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
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 2,819 mm 0 mm
Length 4,559 mm 4,666 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,715 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,560 kg 2,235 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 93 L -29 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 899 mm 66 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 674 L 275 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 1,540 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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