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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2023) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2023 2011  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda RX-8  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
181 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@4000
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 90.9 in 106.4 in -15.5 in
Length 154.1 in 175.6 in -21.5 in
Width 68.3 in 69.7 in -1.4 in
Height 49.0 in 52.8 in -3.8 in
Curb Weight 2514 lb. 3094 lb. -580 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 15.9 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.8 in 38.2 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 54.8 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.0 in 53.3 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.7 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.8 in -36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.9 in -54.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 48.1 in -48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 32.2 in -32.2 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) -31.8 in
Cargo Volume 4.5 ft3 7.6 ft3 -3.1 ft3

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2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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