Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.7 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 172.2 in | 14 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 68.8 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3208 lb. | 42 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.0 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.4 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.0 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.