Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 108.7 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 178.2 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 55.8 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 3462 lb. | 131 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.4 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.4 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.6 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.