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BMW i3 (2016) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2016 BMW i3 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2011  
Model BMW i3 Mazda RX-8  
Engine Electric
168 hp
184 lb-ft
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 1-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 106.4 in -5.2 in
Length 157.4 in 175.6 in -18.2 in
Width 69.9 in 69.7 in 0.2 in
Height 62.1 in 52.8 in 9.3 in
Curb Weight 2634 lb. 3094 lb. -460 lb.
Fuel Capacity 2.4 gal. 15.9 gal. -13.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.2 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 54.8 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.3 in -53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 0.0 in 42.7 in -42.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 36.8 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.4 in 54.9 in -4.5 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 0 in (over 1 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) -74.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 2.8 ft3 7.6 ft3 -4.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.8 ft3 7.6 ft3 4.2 ft3

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2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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