Mazda Mazda6 (2020) vs. BMW 3-Series (2014) Specs

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2020 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2020	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda6	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	110.6 in	0.8 in
Length	191.5 in	182.5 in	9 in
Width	72.4 in	71.3 in	1.1 in
Height	57.1 in	56.3 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	3410 lb.	170 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	15.8 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.3 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	55.1 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.0 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	55.1 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	35.1 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	3.8 in
Cargo Volume	14.8 ft³	13.0 ft³	1.8 ft³

2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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