| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
| 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 | 191.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 76.1 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 69.9 in | -3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 4960 lb. | -1367 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 60.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 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) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 28.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 21.9 ft3 | 13.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | 11.5 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 2011 BMW X5.