Porsche Boxster (2006) vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2016) Specs

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2006 Porsche Boxster and 2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
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

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review

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