| Model Year | 2018 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru WRX | BMW XM | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5400 479 lb-ft@1600 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 3,104 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,595 mm | 5,110 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 2,764 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 69 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 986 mm | -44 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 1,024 mm | 898 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,050 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 527 L | -187 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 1,821 L | 11 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 1,821 L | 11 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Subaru WRX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW XM.