Subaru WRX (2021) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2021 Subaru WRX and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2021	2011
Model	Subaru WRX	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	116.9 in	-12.6 in
Length	180.9 in	193.1 in	-12.2 in
Width	70.7 in	73.2 in	-2.5 in
Height	58.1 in	57.6 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3276 lb.	4519 lb.	-1243 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	58.3 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in	0.0 in	52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	41.4 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.2 in	56.2 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	36.1 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	18.4 ft³	-6.4 ft³

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2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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