BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2017) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2011
Model	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.7 in	106.4 in	14.3 in
Length	196.8 in	175.6 in	21.2 in
Width	74.8 in	69.7 in	5.1 in
Height	61.4 in	52.8 in	8.6 in
Curb Weight	5060 lb.	3064 lb.	1996 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.2 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	54.8 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.7 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.8 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	54.9 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.8 in	32.2 in	9.6 in
Total Legroom	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	7.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.7 ft³	7.6 ft³	10.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.0 ft³	7.6 ft³	55.4 ft³

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2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review

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