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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2015 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 119.0 in | -4 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 206.5 in | -16.5 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 78.8 in | -6.8 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 77.2 in | -17.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 5781 lb. | -1771 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -12.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.2 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.3 in | -59.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 63.7 in | -9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -36.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -51.8 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Expedition
| 2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
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