Subaru Outback (2006) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

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2006 Subaru Outback and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Subaru Outback	BMW 3-Series
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	108.7 in	-3.6 in
Length	186.2 in	178.2 in	8 in
Width	69.7 in	71.5 in	-1.8 in
Height	59.1 in	55.9 in	3.2 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	3340 lb.	10 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	38.5 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.4 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.5 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	37.5 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	55.1 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	34.6 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume	11.4 ft³	12.0 ft³	-0.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review

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