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2006 BMW X3 and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 106.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 174.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 52.8 in | 13.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 3045 lb. | 978 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.8 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 54.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 32.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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