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2009 BMW Z4 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW Z4 | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 106.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 175.6 in | -8.7 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 52.8 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3307 lb. | 3064 lb. | 243 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW Z4
| 2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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