Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.4 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 175.6 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 69.7 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 52.8 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3094 lb. | 1128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.8 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.3 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.9 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 48.1 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.2 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 48.7 ft3 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.
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 |