Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 91.7 in | 23.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 157.3 in | 32.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 67.7 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 49.0 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4103 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1662 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 37.4 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 5.3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |