Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.2 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 184.9 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 76.5 in | -7.6 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 50.8 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 3455 lb. | 2 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 61.1 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 32.4 in | 7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.5 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 0.0 in | 30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 110.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 4.7 | 39.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i8.