Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.2L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 168 hp@4000 290 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.2 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 179.1 in | 3 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.5 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 65.3 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3755 lb. | 3940 lb. | -185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.0 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.6 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.
2019 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mazda CX-5.