BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. Tesla Model 3 (2019) Specs

vs.

◆

2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2019 Tesla Model 3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2019
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Tesla Model 3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	113.2 in	1.8 in
Length	190.0 in	184.8 in	5.2 in
Width	72.0 in	72.8 in	-0.8 in
Height	59.4 in	56.8 in	2.6 in
Curb Weight	3915 lb.	3552 lb.	363 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	0.0 gal.	15.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.6 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.3 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.7 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.7 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.0 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	35.2 in	4 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	15.0 ft³	3.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	15.0	3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	41.5 ft³

Return to top

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.

Be the first!

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Tesla Model 3

2019 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review

2019 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks

See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.