Chevrolet SS (2016) vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet SS and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo specs.
2016 Chevrolet SS and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2014 |
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Model |
Chevrolet SS |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
114.8 in |
115.0 in |
-0.2 in |
Length |
195.5 in |
190.0 in |
5.5 in |
Width |
74.7 in |
72.0 in |
2.7 in |
Height |
57.9 in |
59.4 in |
-1.5 in |
Curb Weight |
3997 lb. |
3915 lb. |
82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.8 gal. |
15.8 gal. |
3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.7 in |
41.3 in |
-2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
59.1 in |
55.2 in |
3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
57.2 in |
0.0 in |
57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.3 in |
42.0 in |
0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.0 in |
38.3 in |
-0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
59.0 in |
54.1 in |
4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
58.0 in |
0.0 in |
58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.7 in |
39.2 in |
0.5 in |
Total Legroom |
82 in (over 2 rows) |
81.2 in (over 2 rows) |
0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.4 ft3 |
18.3 ft3 |
-1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
16.4 |
18.4 ft3 |
-2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.4 ft3 |
56.5 ft3 |
-40.1 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
2015 |
Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat.
Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger.
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2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
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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