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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Ford Escape  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 115.0 in 103.1 in 11.9 in
Length 190.0 in 174.7 in 15.3 in
Width 72.0 in 71.1 in 0.9 in
Height 59.4 in 67.7 in -8.3 in
Curb Weight 3915 lb. 3272 lb. 643 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 16.5 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.4 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 56.6 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.3 in -53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.6 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 39.2 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 55.9 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.1 in -49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.2 in 35.6 in 3.6 in
Total Legroom 81.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.3 ft3 29.2 ft3 -10.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 18.4 ft3 29.2 -10.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.5 ft3 66.3 ft3 -9.8 ft3

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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
YearComment
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 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
 
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