Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Saab 9-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 111.7 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 197.2 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 73.5 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 57.7 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 4354 lb. | -344 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.6 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.4 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.8 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 18.2 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2010 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |