Model Year | 2019 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 239 kW@5500 450 Nm@1380 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 173 kW@8500 216 Nm@5500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,509 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,861 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 935 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 818 mm | 178 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 215 L | 303 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 521 L | 7.6 | 513.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,600 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
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 |