BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2006) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	104.7 in	10.3 in
Length	190.0 in	181.1 in	8.9 in
Width	72.0 in	71.5 in	0.5 in
Height	59.4 in	66.3 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	3655 lb.	355 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.1 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.8 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.7 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	55.3 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-28.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	12.3 ft³	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	37.2 ft³	-18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	73.0 ft³	-16.5 ft³

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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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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