| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 115.5 in | -10.4 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 191.2 in | -5 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 76.1 in | -8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 69.9 in | -13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4960 lb. | -1710 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 60.0 in | -5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.0 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 21.9 ft3 | -10.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -50.4 ft3 |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X5.