Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.4 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 174.3 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 52.8 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 3045 lb. | 317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.8 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 32.2 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 BMW 3-Series.
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |