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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 120.7 in 91.7 in 29 in
Length 196.8 in 157.3 in 39.5 in
Width 74.8 in 67.7 in 7.1 in
Height 61.4 in 49.0 in 12.4 in
Curb Weight 4894 lb. 2441 lb. 2453 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 37.4 in 4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 53.2 in 6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 43.1 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 0.0 in 39 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.7 in 0.0 in 57.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.8 in 0.0 in 41.8 in
Total Legroom 82.4 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 39.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.5 ft3 5.3 ft3 10.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 60.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 54.7 ft3

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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