Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX | BMW 3-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 108.7 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 178.2 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 71.5 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 55.9 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2911 lb. | 3340 lb. | -429 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.5 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 55.1 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 34.6 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |