BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2020) Specs
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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2020 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
Model Year |
2015 |
2020 |
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Model |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo |
Hyundai Elantra |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
115.0 in |
106.3 in |
8.7 in |
Length |
190.0 in |
181.9 in |
8.1 in |
Width |
72.0 in |
70.9 in |
1.1 in |
Height |
59.4 in |
56.5 in |
2.9 in |
Curb Weight |
3915 lb. |
2844 lb. |
1071 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.8 gal. |
14.0 gal. |
1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
41.3 in |
40.3 in |
1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
56.2 in |
-1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
53.4 in |
-53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.0 in |
42.2 in |
-0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.3 in |
37.3 in |
1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.1 in |
55.3 in |
-1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
51.9 in |
-51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.2 in |
35.7 in |
3.5 in |
Total Legroom |
81.2 in (over 2 rows) |
77.9 in (over 2 rows) |
3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
18.3 ft3 |
14.4 ft3 |
3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
18.4 ft3 |
14.4 |
4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
56.5 ft3 |
14.4 ft3 |
42.1 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
2021 |
Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi.
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2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom.
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