Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Ford Escape (2014) Specs

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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mazda RX-8	Ford Escape
Engine	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	105.9 in	0.5 in
Length	175.6 in	178.1 in	-2.5 in
Width	69.7 in	72.4 in	-2.7 in
Height	52.8 in	66.3 in	-13.5 in
Curb Weight	3094 lb.	3732 lb.	-638 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.1 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.9 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.0 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	54.8 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	40.4 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.0 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	55.3 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	52.4 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	36.8 in	-4.6 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.6 ft³	34.3 ft³	-26.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.6 ft³	67.8 ft³	-60.2 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

2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review

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