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2012 Honda Accord and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Honda Accord | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 115.0 in | -4.8 in |
| Length | 194.1 in | 190.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 59.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 4010 lb. | -457 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.2 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.2 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.0 | 18.4 ft3 | -4.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -42.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord
| 2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord
| 2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
| 2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD |
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord 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 | |
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