Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.4 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 175.6 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 69.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 52.8 in | 19.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4180 lb. | 3064 lb. | 1116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.2 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.8 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.7 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 36.8 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 54.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 48.1 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 32.2 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 38.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
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 |