Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,066 mm | 2,703 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 4,999 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,900 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,295 kg | 1,390 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 935 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,466 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,062 mm | 818 mm | -817 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,093 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 501 L | 215 L | 286 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,784 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |