Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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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 | 115.5 in | -12.5 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 191.1 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 76.1 in | -6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 69.5 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 5335 lb. | -1895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 60.0 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 58.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.6 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 21.9 ft3 | 11.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 75.2 ft3 | -6.9 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 2007 BMW X5.