Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 106.4 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 174.3 in | 23.4 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 69.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 52.8 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 3045 lb. | 851 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 54.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 53.3 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.9 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 48.1 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 32.2 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 64 ft3 |
2007 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It needed to fit three toddler seats across and does. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy! For 5 passengers, everyone is completely comfortable. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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 |