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Subaru Outback (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Outback and 2010 BMW 3-Series specs.

2008 Subaru Outback and 2010 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Subaru Outback BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,793 mm 4,526 mm 0 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,605 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,510 kg 1,570 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 60 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,295 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,120 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 965 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,364 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,336 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 861 mm 879 mm -18 mm
Total Legroom 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 702 L 247 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,875 L 1,642 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage 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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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