Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 166.9 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 50.8 in | 15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3241 lb. | 9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.1 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.3 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 38.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 57.4 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 |
2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |