Your car comparison
Here's how the 2000 BMW Z3, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2006 Pontiac Solstice and the 2001 Toyota MR2 measure up.
Z3 2dr Roadster 2.5L
$31,300
Starting MSRP
2dr Conv Cloth Auto
$22,098
Starting MSRP
2dr Convertible
$19,915
Starting MSRP
2dr Conv Manual (Natl)
$23,585
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 2-door | 2-door | 2-door | 2-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Engine | ||||
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170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
142.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
177.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
138.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Size | ||||
| 159.4" length, 50.9" height | 155.7" length, 48.0" height | 157.2" length, 50.1" height | 153.0" length, 48.8" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Tanin Red Impala Brown Topaz Sand Black |
Black |
Black Charcoal |
Black / Red Adriatic Blue |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T |
A/T 4-Speed A/T |
M/T A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T |
M/T 5-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Two-Seater | Two Seater | 2-Seater | 2-Seater | |
Wheels |
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| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 16 x 7.0 in | 16 x 6.0 in | 18 x 8 in | 15 x 6.5 in | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| Compact in | Compact in | N/A | 16 x 4.0 in | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Alloy | Aluminum | Aluminum | Alloy | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| Steel | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 16 x 7.0 in | 16 x 6.0 in | 18 x 8 in | 15 x 6.0 in | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Alloy | Aluminum | Aluminum | Alloy | |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| 90 | 80 | N/A | 80 | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 433 | |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 170 @ 5500 | 142 @ 7000 | 177 @ 6600 | 138 @ 6400 | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 181 @ 3500 | 125 @ 5000 | 166 @ 4800 | 125 @ 4400 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Gas 6-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas 4-cyl | Gas I4 | |
| Displacement | ||||
| 2.5L/152 | 1.8L/112 | 2.4L/145 | 1.8L/110 | |
Mileage |
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| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 270.00 mi | 279.40 mi | 260.00 mi | 317.50 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 20 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 364.50 mi | 355.60 mi | 364.00 mi | 381.00 mi | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 27 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | - | MacPherson Strut | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone | Independent | Independent | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Semi-Trailing Arm | Double Wishbone | Independent | Dual Link Independent | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | - | Strut | |
Brakes |
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| Brake ABS System | ||||
| Four-Wheel | - | - | 4-Wheel | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| Pwr-Assisted | Pwr | Pwr | Power | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| N/A | 10.9 x -TBD- in | 10.9 x -TBD- in | 10.3 x 0.6 in | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| N/A | 10.6 x -TBD- in | 11.7 x -TBD- in | 10.0 x 0.8 in | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 13.5 gal | 12.7 gal | 13 gal | 12.7 gal | |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Steering |
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| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| 15.4 | 15.0 | 16.4 | 13.6 | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| 2.75 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Variable Pwr | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 34.8 ft | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 32.8 ft | 30.2 ft | 35.0 ft | 32.0 ft | |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| Compact | T105/70D15 | N/A | T125/70D16 | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P225/50VR16 | P205/45WR16 | P245/45R18 | P205/50R15 | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P225/50VR16 | P205/45WR16 | P245/45R18 | P185/55R15 | |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | N/A | - | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | N/A | - | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | N/A | - | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | N/A | - | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 2899 lbs | 2474 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2195 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Second Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | 49.2 in | N/A | 49.8 in | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 68.5 in | 66.1 in | 71.3 in | 66.7 in | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 41.8 in | 42.8 in | 42.7 in | 42.2 in | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 5.0 ft³ | 5.1 ft³ | 5.4 ft³ | 1.9 ft³ | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 55.6 in | 55.7 in | 60.7 in | 58.1 in | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 58.8 in | 56.7 in | 61.4 in | 57.5 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 47.0 ft³ | 46 ft³ | 50 ft³ | 48 ft³ | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 159.4 in | 155.3 in | 157.2 in | 153.0 in | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 51.7 in | 49.7 in | 52.4 in | 51.0 in | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 50.9 in | 48.3 in | 50.1 in | 48.8 in | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 96.3 in | 89.2 in | 95.1 in | 96.5 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| N/A | 4.0 in | N/A | 4.9 in | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | 37.3 in | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |