Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 953 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,359 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 909 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 351 L | 170 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.