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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. BMW X5 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 BMW X5 specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 BMW X5 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Subaru Forester BMW X5  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
4.8L V8
DOHC-4v
261 kW@6300
475 Nm@3400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,616 mm 2,934 mm 0 mm
Length 4,559 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,933 mm 0 mm
Height 1,674 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,560 kg 2,420 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 87 L -23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,524 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,412 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 930 mm 35 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 201 L 748 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 620 L -586.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,934 L 1,750 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
 

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