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

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2008 Acura RL and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Acura RL	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	115.0 in	-4.8 in
Length	193.6 in	190.0 in	3.6 in
Width	72.2 in	72.0 in	0.2 in
Height	57.1 in	59.4 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	4010 lb.	2 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	15.8 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	41.3 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	55.2 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.0 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.3 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	54.1 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	39.2 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	18.3 ft³	-5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	18.4 ft³	-5.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	56.5 ft³	-43.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review

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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