BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Saturn AURA (2009) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Saturn AURA Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	BMW 3-Series	Saturn AURA
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	112.3 in	-1.7 in
Length	182.5 in	190.9 in	-8.4 in
Width	71.3 in	70.3 in	1 in
Height	56.3 in	57.6 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3910 lb.	3529 lb.	381 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	16.0 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.2 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.4 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.0 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	37.6 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-2.7 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	14.9 ft³	-1.9 ft³

2014 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

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2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review
2008	4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review

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