Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 103.0 in | 12 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 168.9 in | 21.1 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 67.1 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 65.2 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3915 lb. | 3147 lb. | 768 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.8 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.7 in | -46.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 21.6 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |