Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 179.3 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 65.7 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 3589 lb. | 478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.3 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |