Subaru Outback (2017) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2017 Subaru Outback and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Subaru Outback	BMW X3
Engine	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.1 in	110.6 in	-2.5 in
Length	189.6 in	183.0 in	6.6 in
Width	72.4 in	74.1 in	-1.7 in
Height	66.1 in	65.4 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3810 lb.	4222 lb.	-412 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.7 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	57.3 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	39.9 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	39.1 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in	56.0 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.8 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.5 ft³	27.6 ft³	7.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.3 ft³	63.3 ft³	10 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 X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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