Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 3,950 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 43 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 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 | 955 mm | 940 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,189 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 884 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 377 L | 121 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 765 L | -764 L |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-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 |