Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.0 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 190.0 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.0 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 59.4 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 4010 lb. | -324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 41.3 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.1 in | -12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 39.2 in | -6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 18.4 ft3 | -11.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -46 ft3 |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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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