Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RL | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.4 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 175.6 in | 18 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 52.8 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3064 lb. | 948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.8 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 48.1 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.2 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL 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 |