Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 105.3 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 186.8 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.1 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3589 lb. | 171 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.7 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.5 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 BMW 3-Series.
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |