| Model Year | 2021 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 110.1 in | -2 in |
| Length | 191.3 in | 179.7 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3885 lb. | 4067 lb. | -182 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.1 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.4 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.5 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru Outback.
| 2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |