| Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,974 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,729 mm | 4,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 2,183 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 83 L | -19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 983 mm | -56 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 950 mm | -89 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 960 L | -637 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 2,047 L | 9.4 |
| 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 2023 BMW X5.