Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 3,950 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 43 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 993 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,293 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 940 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,189 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 884 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 377 L | 325 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 765 L | -764 L |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-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 |