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2006 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 200.2 in | -22 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 68.0 in | -12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4330 lb. | -868 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.4 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.8 in | -5.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -37 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 48.3 ft3 | -23.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -42.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 3-Series
| 2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
My M3 is the only sports car I found that will comfortably fit a baby seat in the rear. :) see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
very little leg room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I have the coupe, the back seats are just an afterthought. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small & cramped. Fit and finish was much less desirable than my past 1998 5 series BMW. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Small. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Entering and exiting and overall seat comfort are not designed for taller or larger drivers see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight for taller adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seats are comfortable, but due to the size of/shortness of the car there is not much legroom, a full size adult will have trouble getting their feet into the footwells. Mind you, the trunk space is immense for such a small car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is little foot room and the ride is rough. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
cramped see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
what room see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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