Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 163 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 110.1 in | -18.4 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 179.7 in | -22.4 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.0 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 66.0 in | -17 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4067 lb. | -1540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.2 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -65.7 ft3 |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |