| Model Year | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Model | Subaru WRX | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5800 369 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.2 in | -7.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 185.7 in | -4.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3386 lb. | 3968 lb. | -582 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 54.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Subaru WRX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 3-Series.