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2006 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.4 in | 11.7 in |
| Length | 201.0 in | 174.3 in | 26.7 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 69.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 68.8 in | 52.8 in | 16 in |
| Curb Weight | 4378 lb. | 3045 lb. | 1333 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 54.8 in | 8.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 54.9 in | 8.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 48.1 in | 16.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 32.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 121.5 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 46.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 7.6 | 83.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 139.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Odyssey
| 2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats and you can move from the front to the rear without exiting the vehicle. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of rear legroom for adults in all rows, room for three kids in both rear rows see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
pleasant cloth feel, well placed armrests, adequate side support see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are not hard and plenty of room for adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Split 3rd row is great (3 kids) - access is great. 2nd row bucket seats are easy to access and very comfortable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the fact that I can seat 6 in the back since I have 4 children. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Worst driver seat ever--both bottom and back are poorly shaped. Cannot drive more than a few minutes without pain--so have modified with air cushion and pillows, but only partially mitigates. see full Honda Odyssey review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 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 |
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