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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Toyota Camry Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Toyota Camry | |
| 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 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 109.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 189.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 71.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 57.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3461 lb. | 549 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 | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 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 |
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
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Camry
| 2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |
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