Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Land Rover LR4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6500 375 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,885 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,829 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,509 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,819 kg | 2,567 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 86 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,077 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 955 mm | 41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,087 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 280 L | 238 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 521 L | 1,260 L | 520 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,600 L | 2,475 L | -1 L |
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 |
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2011 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Perfect family car. fold down seats that, because of the raised headline, are usable by adults. large cargo area, 3rd row a/c.... see full Land Rover LR4 review |
2011 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Drivers left leg can bang against some door hardware. This needs some minor re-think. Otherwise a nice elevated driving and upright position with tremendous forward visibility. Front pillar does not cause much of a blind spot. see full Land Rover LR4 review |