Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
|
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 106.7 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 188.2 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.7 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 58.0 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3829 lb. | 181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 14.2 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review |