| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | BMW Z4 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 98.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Length | 189.6 in | 166.9 in | 22.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 50.8 in | 15.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 3263 lb. | 330 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 38.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 62.4 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 |
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 Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |