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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2015 2018  
Model BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 115.0 in 103.9 in 11.1 in
Length 190.0 in 180.9 in 9.1 in
Width 72.0 in 70.7 in 1.3 in
Height 59.4 in 66.4 in -7 in
Curb Weight 4010 lb. 3653 lb. 357 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 15.9 gal. -0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.4 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 57.0 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 43.0 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 39.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 56.5 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.2 in 38.0 in 1.2 in
Total Legroom 81.2 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.3 ft3 34.4 ft3 -16.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 18.4 ft3 34.4 -16 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.5 ft3 74.7 ft3 -18.2 ft3

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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
YearComment
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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2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 
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