| Model Year | 2023 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 106.4 in | 14.2 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 174.3 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 52.8 in | 18.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3998 lb. | 3045 lb. | 953 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 46.9 in | 38.2 in | 8.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 54.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 36.8 in | 8.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 54.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 48.1 in | 10.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 41.9 in | 0.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.0 in | 0.0 in | 47 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.1 ft3 | 7.6 | 52.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 106.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 98.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Transit Connect.
| 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 |