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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2013 2011  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 116.9 in -25.2 in
Length 157.3 in 193.1 in -35.8 in
Width 67.7 in 73.2 in -5.5 in
Height 49.0 in 57.6 in -8.6 in
Curb Weight 2447 lb. 3814 lb. -1367 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.5 in -3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 58.3 in -5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 0.0 in 50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.4 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.3 in -38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.2 in -56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.1 in -36.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -34.4 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 18.4 ft3 -13.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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