Body | 4dr Coupe |
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,395 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 215 L |
2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) |
Standard Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 158 kW@7500 216 Nm@5500 | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 177 kW@8500 216 Nm@5500 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Standard Tires | 225/55R16 tires | 225/45ZR18 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45ZR18 tires |   |
2006 Mazda RX-8 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very smooth and expensive feel to the engine. The response is like a turbocharged turbine with a gentle cuttoff at redline. The six speed auto is very quick to respond to manual or automatic shifts, quiet and has good intelligence. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very smooth torque curve of the rotary engine, which easily revs up to 9,000 rpms. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Really love high reving N/A Engines and the wankel is on the top. Smooth power delivery. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Unusual powertrain with the rotary engine. Very little low-end torque, however power builds in a very linear fashion and is reminiscent of a turbo. Despite the lack of torque, speed builds very quickly. Engine is extremely smooth. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rotary engine smoothness see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The rotory engine provides incredibly smooth power delivery, and plenty of power to move it around without being so much power that it becomes a bear to control or changes to suspension/ride quality to help keep it under control. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 Mazda RX-8 Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
weak for the price, similar sports cars have more power see full Mazda RX-8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Coupe | Base (automatic) | 26,435 | 24,458 | 560 |
4dr Coupe | Base (manual) | 26,435 | 24,458 | 560 |