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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 196 kW@5500 380 Nm@3000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,509 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,819 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 958 mm | 15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,326 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 919 mm | 77 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 481 L | 37 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 521 L | 17.0 | 504 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,600 L | 1,212 L | 0 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
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