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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.0 in | -13.5 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 190.0 in | -24.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 72.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 4010 lb. | -684 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.3 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 18.4 ft3 | -3.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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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