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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2011 Volvo C30 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Volvo C30 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,509 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,776 kg | 1,452 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 925 mm | 48 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,054 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 861 mm | 135 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 365 L | 153 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 521 L | 12.9 | 508.1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,600 L | 572 L | -571 L |
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 Volvo C30
| 2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |
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