BMW X3 (2019) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) Specs

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2019 BMW X3 and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2019	2006
Model	BMW X3	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1520	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.8 in	91.7 in	21.1 in
Length	185.9 in	157.3 in	28.6 in
Width	74.4 in	67.7 in	6.7 in
Height	66.0 in	49.0 in	17 in
Curb Weight	4230 lb.	2441 lb.	1789 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	12.7 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	37.4 in	3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	53.2 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	43.1 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	0.0 in	39.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	0.0 in	36.4 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	28.7 ft³	5.3 ft³	23.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.7 ft³	5.3 ft³	57.4 ft³

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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