| Model Year | 2020 | 2024 | |
| Model | Subaru WRX | BMW XM | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 231 kW@6000 393 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 430 kW@5600 750 Nm@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 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 | 1,536 kg | 2,763 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 2020 Subaru WRX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 BMW XM.