Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5000 420 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,509 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,819 kg | 1,735 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 56 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,402 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 991 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,405 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,006 mm | 995 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 875 L | -357 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 521 L | 30.9 | 490.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,600 L | 1,688 L | 0 L |
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.
2019 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mazda CX-5.