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2011 Audi A4 / S4 and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Audi A4 / S4 | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 115.0 in | -4.4 in |
| Length | 185.2 in | 190.0 in | -4.8 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.4 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3757 lb. | 4010 lb. | -253 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 39.2 in | -4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.3 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.3 | 18.4 ft3 | -1.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.5 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Audi A4 / S4
| 2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
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