Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Porsche Boxster | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6400 199 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 120.7 in | -25.6 in |
Length | 170.4 in | 196.8 in | -26.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.8 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 61.4 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 5060 lb. | -2205 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 59.3 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.0 in | -39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.8 in | -41.8 in |
Total Legroom | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -40.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | -53.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.