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2006 Lexus GS and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Lexus GS | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 175.6 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 52.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3916 lb. | 3094 lb. | 822 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 48.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus GS
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 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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