Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 98.0 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 155.5 in | 16.2 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 66.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2306 lb. | 946 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.8 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 34.8 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |