BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe (2014) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2017) Specs
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2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe and 2017 Mazda CX-3 Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2017 |
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Model |
BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe |
Mazda CX-3 |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
116.9 in |
101.2 in |
15.7 in |
Length |
197.2 in |
168.3 in |
28.9 in |
Width |
74.6 in |
69.6 in |
5 in |
Height |
54.8 in |
60.7 in |
-5.9 in |
Curb Weight |
4191 lb. |
2809 lb. |
1382 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
12.7 gal. |
5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.6 in |
38.4 in |
2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.7 in |
53.5 in |
3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
52.3 in |
-52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.1 in |
41.7 in |
0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.0 in |
37.2 in |
-0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.6 in |
50.4 in |
4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
49.0 in |
-49 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.3 in |
35.0 in |
0.3 in |
Total Legroom |
77.4 in (over 2 rows) |
76.7 in (over 2 rows) |
0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.2 ft3 |
12.4 ft3 |
3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.2 ft3 |
44.5 ft3 |
-28.3 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe
2014 |
Like all BMWs midsize and larger, the 6-Series Gran Coupe can be equipped with the make's multi-contour seats. Thanks to abundant padding and a large number of adjustments, these are about as comfortable and as supportive as seats get.
The Audi A7's seats, firmer, flatter, and with far fewer adjustments, aren't as luxurious or nearly as supportive in hard turns. (I did drive the car for over nine hours one day without even a hint of soreness, though.)
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2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Even with the 4.5-inch wheelbase stretch, the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a tight, low-mounted rear seat with a virtually useless center position, as the center console extends all the way to the seat. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with an inch or so above my head and a couple ahead of my up-angled knees. The cushion is well-shaped, but under-sized.
The A7 has a much roomier, more comfortable rear seat. It's the one to buy if you want adult-sized people to use that second pair of doors. (Why you'd want these doors if you're not going to use them? I don't know--ask the person who owns one.)
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
2016 |
The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring.
The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO.
Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest.
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2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable.
The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference.
According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows.
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