Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Cadillac SRX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 239 kW@6400 427 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,957 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,950 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,509 mm | 1,722 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,819 kg | 2,015 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 975 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,041 mm | 995 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,107 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 615 mm | -615 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 238 L | 280 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 521 L | 917 L | -396 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,600 L | 1,968 L | 0 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |