Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	BMW 5-Series
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	113.7 in	-10.6 in
Length	180.3 in	191.1 in	-10.8 in
Width	68.5 in	72.7 in	-4.2 in
Height	58.1 in	57.8 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	3505 lb.	-430 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.7 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.3 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.5 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.9 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	57.2 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	36.0 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.5 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	14.0 ft³	-2.7 ft³

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review

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