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2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 115.0 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 190.0 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 59.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3790 lb. | 4010 lb. | -220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 18.4 ft3 | 0.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -37.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
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