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BMW 1-Series (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 1-Series and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2008 BMW 1-Series and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model BMW 1-Series Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 111.4 in -6.7 in
Length 171.7 in 191.5 in -19.8 in
Width 68.8 in 72.4 in -3.6 in
Height 56.0 in 57.1 in -1.1 in
Curb Weight 3252 lb. 3183 lb. 69 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 16.4 gal. -2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 38.4 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 57.1 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.1 in -56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.2 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.1 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 55.5 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.1 in -56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 38.7 in -6.7 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 80.9 in (over 2 rows) -7.5 in
Cargo Volume 10.0 ft3 14.8 ft3 -4.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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