Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.4 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 175.6 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 52.8 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3094 lb. | -254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 54.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 36.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 54.9 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 48.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 32.2 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX 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 |