Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | GMC Terrain | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 112.5 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 185.3 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 72.8 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 66.3 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 4188 lb. | -178 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 31.6 | -13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 63.9 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2015 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review |