Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 98.0 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 155.5 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 66.7 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 58.1 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.8 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 51.2 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 44 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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |