BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. Nissan LEAF (2011) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2011 Nissan LEAF specs.
2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2011 Nissan LEAF Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2011 |
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Model |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo |
Nissan LEAF |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
115.0 in |
106.3 in |
8.7 in |
Length |
190.0 in |
175.0 in |
15 in |
Width |
72.0 in |
69.7 in |
2.3 in |
Height |
59.4 in |
61.0 in |
-1.6 in |
Curb Weight |
3915 lb. |
3366 lb. |
549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.8 gal. |
0.0 gal. |
15.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
41.3 in |
41.2 in |
0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
54.4 in |
0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
51.5 in |
-51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.0 in |
42.1 in |
-0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.3 in |
37.3 in |
1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.1 in |
52.5 in |
1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
50.0 in |
-50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.2 in |
31.1 in |
8.1 in |
Total Legroom |
81.2 in (over 2 rows) |
73.2 in (over 2 rows) |
8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
18.3 ft3 |
14.5 ft3 |
3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
18.4 ft3 |
14.5 |
3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
56.5 ft3 |
0.0 |
56.5 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 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.
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 2011 Nissan LEAF
2012 |
4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch.
The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well.
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