BMW 1-Series (2010) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) Specs

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2010 BMW 1-Series and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2010	2007
Model	BMW 1-Series	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	91.7 in	13 in
Length	172.2 in	157.3 in	14.9 in
Width	68.8 in	67.7 in	1.1 in
Height	55.6 in	49.0 in	6.6 in
Curb Weight	3626 lb.	2441 lb.	1185 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	12.7 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	37.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	53.2 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.1 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	0.0 in	37 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	42.2 in	0.0 in	42.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	0.0 in	32 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	30.3 in
Cargo Volume	8.5 ft³	5.3 ft³	3.2 ft³

2010 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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