BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Cadillac ATS (2014) Specs

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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Cadillac ATS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	BMW 3-Series	Cadillac ATS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 321 hp@6800 275 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	109.3 in	-0.6 in
Length	178.2 in	182.8 in	-4.6 in
Width	71.5 in	71.1 in	0.4 in
Height	55.9 in	55.9 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	3461 lb.	88 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.0 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.6 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	55.2 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.5 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	36.8 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.9 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.3 in	-52.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	33.5 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	10.2 ft³	1.8 ft³

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review

2014 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The latest 3-Series has a roomy, comfortable back seat. Cadillac didn't see this coming, and sized the ATS to compete with the previous-generation BMW. Consequently, the Cadillac's rear seat is considerably tighter than the BMW's or the Infiniti G37's, a little tighter than an A4's, about even with that in a C-Class, and roomier than that in a Lexus IS. If you want adults to be comfortable in back, the ATS isn't your car, but neither are most of the cars it competes with. see full Cadillac ATS review

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