BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) Specs

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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	BMW 1-Series	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	115.0 in	-10.3 in
Length	171.7 in	190.0 in	-18.3 in
Width	68.8 in	72.0 in	-3.2 in
Height	56.0 in	59.4 in	-3.4 in
Curb Weight	3384 lb.	4010 lb.	-626 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	15.8 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	41.3 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	55.2 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.0 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	54.1 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	39.2 in	-7.2 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	-7.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.0 ft³	18.3 ft³	-8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	10.0	18.4 ft³	-8.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.0 ft³	56.5 ft³	-46.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review

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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