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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 109.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 191.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 75.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 68.1 in | -8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3915 lb. | 4454 lb. | -539 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 59.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -23.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -27.2 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 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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