Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac Escalade | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5200 380 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.4 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 198.9 in | 175.6 in | 23.3 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 69.7 in | 9.2 in |
Height | 74.2 in | 52.8 in | 21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5342 lb. | 3094 lb. | 2248 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 15.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.2 in | 54.8 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 53.3 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 54.9 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 48.1 in | 13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 32.2 in | 6.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.3 in | 0.0 in | 27.3 in |
Total Legroom | 107.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 7.6 | 56 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 97 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade 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 |