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2012 Subaru Outback and 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 115.0 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 190.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 59.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3597 lb. | 4010 lb. | -413 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.0 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.1 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.3 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Outback
| 2012 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
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| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
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