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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2015 Volvo V60 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Volvo V60 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 109.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 182.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 58.4 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3790 lb. | 220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.8 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 33.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.2 | 3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.7 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volvo V60
| 2015 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review | |
| 2015 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review | ||
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