Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,494 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,112 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,267 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,410 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 55 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 337 L | 612 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 11.9 | -10.9 L |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
enough leg room for a six-footer (unlike the Miata we almost bought) see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |