Ford Explorer (2023) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2023 Ford Explorer and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2011
Model	Ford Explorer	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500
Transmission	10-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.1 in	106.4 in	12.7 in
Length	198.8 in	175.6 in	23.2 in
Width	78.9 in	69.7 in	9.2 in
Height	69.9 in	52.8 in	17.1 in
Curb Weight	4545 lb.	3064 lb.	1481 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.2 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.8 in	54.8 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	53.3 in	5.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.7 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	36.8 in	3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.9 in	54.9 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	48.1 in	11 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	32.2 in	6.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.2 in	0.0 in	32.2 in
Total Legroom	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	38.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	7.6 ft³	10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.9 ft³	7.6	40.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.8 ft³	7.6 ft³	80.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.

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

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