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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. BMW X6 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 BMW X6 specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2009 BMW X6 Specifications

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
 
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

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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 2009 BMW X6

2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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