BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. BMW Z4 (2008) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2008 BMW Z4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	BMW Z4
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	98.2 in	16.8 in
Length	190.0 in	161.9 in	28.1 in
Width	72.0 in	70.1 in	1.9 in
Height	59.4 in	49.9 in	9.5 in
Curb Weight	3915 lb.	3108 lb.	807 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	37.3 in	4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	52.5 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.0 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	0.0 in	39.2 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	42 in (over 1 rows)	39.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	9.2 ft³	9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	9.2	9.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	9.2 ft³	47.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW Z4

2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review

2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	no back seats see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review

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