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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) vs. BMW 3-Series (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 BMW 3-Series specs.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2010  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 90.9 in 108.7 in -17.8 in
Length 154.1 in 180.6 in -26.5 in
Width 68.3 in 70.2 in -1.9 in
Height 48.6 in 54.5 in -5.9 in
Curb Weight 2332 lb. 3792 lb. -1460 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 16.1 gal. -4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 55.3 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.0 in 0.0 in 52 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.8 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.5 in -36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.3 in -49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 31.9 in -31.9 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 73.7 in (over 2 rows) -30.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 4.6 ft3 9.0 ft3 -4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 4.6 ft3 12.2 ft3 -7.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

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2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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