Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.4 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 175.6 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 69.7 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 52.8 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3094 lb. | 875 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.3 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 48.1 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 32.2 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 9 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
2007 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne 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 |