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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2015 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 108.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 189.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 66.1 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3810 lb. | 200 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 35.5 | -17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Outback
| 2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review | |
| 2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Outback
| 2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly. We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet! see full Subaru Outback review |
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