BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Toyota Avalon (2007) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2007 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year	2015	2007
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Toyota Avalon
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	111.0 in	4 in
Length	190.0 in	197.2 in	-7.2 in
Width	72.0 in	72.8 in	-0.8 in
Height	59.4 in	58.5 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	3490 lb.	520 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	38.8 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.4 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	58.2 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	40.9 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	14.4 ft³	3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	14.4	4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	14.4 ft³	42.1 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
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 2007 Toyota Avalon

2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review

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