Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Lexus LS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6400 347 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 121.7 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 205.0 in | -15 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 73.8 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 58.1 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 4695 lb. | -685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.0 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.7 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.7 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 18.0 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 38.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus LS.