Subaru Outback (2012) vs. BMW 3-Series (2015) Specs

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2012 Subaru Outback and 2015 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Subaru Outback	BMW 3-Series
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	110.6 in	-2.7 in
Length	188.2 in	182.1 in	6.1 in
Width	71.7 in	71.3 in	0.4 in
Height	65.7 in	56.5 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	3389 lb.	3545 lb.	-156 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.8 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.1 in	1.2 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	55.1 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	35.0 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³	17.5 ft³	16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.3 ft³	53.0 ft³	18.3 ft³

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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	0 see full Subaru Outback review
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

2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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