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2017 Lexus IS and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 115.0 in | -4.8 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 190.0 in | -5.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 59.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 4010 lb. | -273 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.2 in | -7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.8 | 18.4 ft3 | -7.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -45.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS
| 2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review | |
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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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