| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 182.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 71.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3406 lb. | -156 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 35.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
| 2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2012 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 | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.