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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
| 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 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 109.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 192.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 56.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3471 lb. | 539 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 45.0 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 34.2 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 14.3 | 4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 |
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review | |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review | ||
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