| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 171.7 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 3252 lb. | 148 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 32.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. 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 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 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 1-Series.