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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 109.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 193.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 57.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3547 lb. | 463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.3 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 16.6 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 39.9 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6
| 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6
| 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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