Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2017 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback (2017) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Subaru Outback and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2017 Subaru Outback and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2017 2011  
Model Subaru Outback BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,746 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,816 mm 4,526 mm 0 mm
Width 1,839 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,630 kg 1,570 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 60 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,476 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,090 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 988 mm 965 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,455 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 968 mm 879 mm 89 mm
Total Legroom 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,005 L 702 L -701 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,076 L 1,642 L 1 L

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Outback

2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Subaru Outback review
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
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
YearComment
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
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
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.