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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 104.4 in | 10.6 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 182.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.0 in | 2 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 57.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3915 lb. | 2804 lb. | 1111 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.5 | 2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 41 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 | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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