

Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Aspen | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 376 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 106.4 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 175.6 in | 25.2 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 69.7 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 52.8 in | 21.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5059 lb. | 3094 lb. | 1965 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 53.3 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.9 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 48.1 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 32.2 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.0 in | 0.0 in | 48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.5 in | 0.0 in | 34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.3 ft3 | 7.6 | 59.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 94.8 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |
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 |