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2009 Ford Taurus X and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 175.6 in | 24.7 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 69.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 52.8 in | 14.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3094 lb. | 939 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.9 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 48.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 32.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 39.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 7.6 | 39.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 77.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Taurus X
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 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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