Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 115.0 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 190.0 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 59.4 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4103 lb. | -1039 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.3 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.2 in | -7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 18.4 ft3 | -10.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -48.9 ft3 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.