Mazda Mazda6 (2007) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda6	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	110.6 in	-5.3 in
Length	187.8 in	183.0 in	4.8 in
Width	70.1 in	74.1 in	-4 in
Height	57.3 in	65.4 in	-8.1 in
Curb Weight	3706 lb.	4222 lb.	-516 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.3 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	39.9 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.0 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	36.8 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.7 ft³	27.6 ft³	6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.5 ft³	63.3 ft³	-2.8 ft³

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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