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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2008 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 111.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 193.5 in | -3.5 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 71.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3579 lb. | 431 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.9 in | -1.9 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 | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.5 | 2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 41 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 2008 Nissan Maxima
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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