BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-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	192.5 in	-2.5 in
Width	72.0 in	75.8 in	-3.8 in
Height	59.4 in	68.1 in	-8.7 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	4535 lb.	-525 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

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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 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review

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