Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 120.7 in | -15.6 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 196.8 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 74.8 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 61.4 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 5060 lb. | -1555 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.6 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.7 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 41.8 in | -7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 60.0 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.