Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW X6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
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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 | 192.1 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.1 in | -8 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 66.5 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1829 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.3 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.9 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.9 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | 17.1 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 |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |