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 | 2,703 mm | 2,921 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,861 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,049 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 973 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 996 mm | -178 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 518 L | -303 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 521 L | -513.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 1,600 L | 6.6 |
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.