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Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Subaru Legacy BMW 5-Series  
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
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 116.9 in -11.8 in
Length 186.2 in 193.1 in -6.9 in
Width 68.1 in 73.2 in -5.1 in
Height 56.1 in 57.6 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 3365 lb. 4519 lb. -1154 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 40.5 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 58.3 in -3.9 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 38.3 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 56.2 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 0.0 in 52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 36.1 in -2.2 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.5 in
Cargo Volume 11.4 ft3 18.4 ft3 -7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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