BMW 3-Series (2015) vs. Acura ILX (2014) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Acura ILX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	BMW 3-Series	Acura ILX
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200	1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 111 hp@5500 127 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	105.1 in	5.5 in
Length	182.5 in	179.1 in	3.4 in
Width	71.3 in	70.6 in	0.7 in
Height	56.3 in	55.6 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3910 lb.	2959 lb.	951 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.9 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.6 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	35.9 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.5 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.0 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	12.4 ft³	0.6 ft³

2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.

2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review

2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review

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