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Subaru Legacy (2012) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2012 Subaru Legacy and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Subaru Legacy BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 108.7 in -0.4 in
Length 186.4 in 178.2 in 8.2 in
Width 71.7 in 71.5 in 0.2 in
Height 59.3 in 55.9 in 3.4 in
Curb Weight 3400 lb. 3340 lb. 60 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 38.5 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 55.4 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 41.5 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.5 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 55.1 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 34.6 in 3.2 in
Total Legroom 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 4.7 in
Cargo Volume 14.7 ft3 12.0 ft3 2.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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