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2009 Mini Hardtop and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 115.0 in | -17.9 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 190.0 in | -44.4 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 72.0 in | -5.7 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 59.4 in | -4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2668 lb. | 4010 lb. | -1342 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 55.2 in | -4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.1 in | -9.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 39.2 in | -9.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -9.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 18.4 ft3 | -12.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -32.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Hardtop
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop 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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