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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2018) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2011  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda RX-8  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4600
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,309 mm 2,703 mm 0 mm
Length 3,914 mm 4,460 mm -1 mm
Width 1,735 mm 1,770 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,109 kg 1,403 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 45 L 60 L -15 L
Headroom, Row 1 935 mm 970 mm -35 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,326 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,321 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,085 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 935 mm -935 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,394 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,222 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 818 mm -818 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 127 L 215 L -88 L

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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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