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2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 110.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 182.5 in | -6.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3605 lb. | -541 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 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 | 37.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda RX-8
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2010 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series
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