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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2006 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 228 kW@6400 376 Nm@4800 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,509 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,819 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 65 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 932 mm | 41 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 777 mm | 219 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 368 L | 150 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 521 L | 13.0 | 508 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,600 L | 13.0 | -12 L |
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 2006 Lexus IS
| 2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
| 2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
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