Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 158 kW@7500 216 Nm@5500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,403 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 996 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 980 mm | -45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 983 mm | -165 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 425 L | -210 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 1,215 L | 6.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,364 L | 5.6 |
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 |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |