| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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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 | 115.5 in | -7.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 191.1 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.1 in | -4.4 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 69.5 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 5335 lb. | -1735 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.3 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 60.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.0 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 21.9 ft3 | -7.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 75.2 ft3 | -60.5 ft3 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 BMW X5.