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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Lexus IS | |
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| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 107.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 180.1 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 56.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3915 lb. | 3455 lb. | 460 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 37.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.9 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 30.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 13.0 | 5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 43.5 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 2009 Lexus IS
| 2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |
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