| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 179.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 66.0 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4067 lb. | -467 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -56.3 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 |
| 2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |