| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW X4 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5800 343 lb-ft@1350 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 184.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 63.9 in | -4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3550 lb. | 4235 lb. | -685 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.8 in | 3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | -34.7 ft3 |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW X4.