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Porsche Boxster (2006) vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Porsche Boxster and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo specs.

2006 Porsche Boxster and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Porsche Boxster BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo  
Engine 2.7L H6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6400
199 lb-ft@4700
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 95.1 in 115.0 in -19.9 in
Length 170.4 in 190.0 in -19.6 in
Width 70.9 in 72.0 in -1.1 in
Height 51.0 in 59.4 in -8.4 in
Curb Weight 2987 lb. 4010 lb. -1023 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 15.8 gal. 1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 41.3 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 51.7 in 55.2 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 0.0 in 53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 42.0 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.3 in -38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.1 in -54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.2 in -39.2 in
Total Legroom 41.6 in (over 1 rows) 81.2 in (over 2 rows) -39.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 9.9 ft3 18.3 ft3 -8.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 9.9 18.4 ft3 -8.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 9.9 ft3 56.5 ft3 -46.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Porsche Boxster

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review
2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster 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
YearComment
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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