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2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2015 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 111.0 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 193.6 in | -19.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 77.2 in | -7.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 66.7 in | -13.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 4255 lb. | -1180 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 61.1 in | -6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.5 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.1 in | -4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 57.8 in | -9.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.6 in | -4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 38.4 ft3 | -30.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -60.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX
| 2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX
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