Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Avenger | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 106.4 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 174.3 in | 16.6 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 69.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 52.8 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 3075 lb. | 493 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.8 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 48.1 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 32.2 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |