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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2013 Cadillac XTS Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Cadillac XTS | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 111.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 202.0 in | -12 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 59.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 4215 lb. | -205 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 18.0 | 0.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 38.5 ft3 |
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Cadillac XTS
| 2013 Cadillac XTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The generously sized front buckets inside the XTS are among the most comfortable and supportive you'll find, assuming you like your seating on the firm (if not quite Audi-firm) side. Those seeking a cushier seat with an optional massager (not offered in the XTS) will find one in the MKS. Both cars' front seats provide more lateral support than you might expect from America's remaining large luxury sedans, but still not a lot. After all, hardcore canyon carving isn't the primary objective. Despite their much larger number of adjustments, I found the Audi A8's front seats to be overly firm and less form-fitting than those in the Detroiters. The rear seat of the XTS is also quite comfortable--for two people. Basing the XTS on GM's Epsilon platform, originally created for much smaller cars, has a cost. It's much cheaper and easier to lengthen a platform than to widen one. So the XTS is essentially a stretched midsize sedan rather than a truly large one. Rear legroom is abundant despite insufficient space for feet beneath the front seats, but the cabin is decidedly midsize in breadth. The compact Dodge Dart (admittedly wide and heavy for its class) provides as much space for shoulders. Rear seat passengers sit much closer to the front seats in the MKS, which consequently doesn't feel nearly as roomy in back. But the Lincoln's rear seat cushion is higher off the floor, and so provides better thigh support for adults. The Audi easily provides the most space for three abreast. For XTS-matching legroom, though, you'll have to step up to the extended wheelbase version. see full Cadillac XTS review | |
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