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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2017 2011  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 90.9 in 108.7 in -17.8 in
Length 154.1 in 181.1 in -27 in
Width 68.3 in 70.2 in -1.9 in
Height 49.0 in 54.1 in -5.1 in
Curb Weight 2445 lb. 3362 lb. -917 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 15.9 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.8 in 38.4 in -1.6 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 36.8 in -36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.9 in -51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 33.7 in -33.7 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 75.5 in (over 2 rows) -32.4 in
Cargo Volume 4.5 ft3 11.1 ft3 -6.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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2011 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
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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