BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2013) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2013 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	110.6 in	4.4 in
Length	190.0 in	185.1 in	4.9 in
Width	72.0 in	71.9 in	0.1 in
Height	59.4 in	56.2 in	3.2 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	3935 lb.	75 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	16.9 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.5 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.3 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	35.2 in	4 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	12.4 ft³	5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	12.4	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	12.4 ft³	44.1 ft³

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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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Audi A4 / S4

2013 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

2013 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

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