| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 112.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Length | 189.6 in | 185.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 56.8 in | 9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 3589 lb. | 4 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 54.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 56.4 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 |
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| 2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 3-Series.