Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.4 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 174.3 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 69.7 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 52.8 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3136 lb. | 3045 lb. | 91 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.8 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.7 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.8 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 48.1 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 32.2 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 45.9 ft3 |
2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot 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 |