Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 390 hp@6000 400 lb-ft@4000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 106.4 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 175.6 in | 16.2 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 69.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 52.8 in | 19.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4452 lb. | 3064 lb. | 1388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.2 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.8 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.9 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 48.1 in | 10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 32.2 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 36.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 |