| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 115.5 in | -7.4 in |
| Length | 189.6 in | 193.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 76.3 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 69.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 4680 lb. | -1087 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 60.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 | 7.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW X5.