Mini Hardtop (2023) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2023 Mini Hardtop and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2011
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	106.4 in	-8.2 in
Length	152.2 in	175.6 in	-23.4 in
Width	68.0 in	69.7 in	-1.7 in
Height	55.7 in	52.8 in	2.9 in
Curb Weight	2964 lb.	3064 lb.	-100 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.2 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	54.8 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.7 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	36.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	54.9 in	-7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	32.2 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	-2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	7.6 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	7.6 ft³	26.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mini Hardtop.

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

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