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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 107.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 190.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 57.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3430 lb. | 580 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.8 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 40.7 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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