Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 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 | 108.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 191.6 in | -16 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.5 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 68.2 in | -15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1456 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 61.6 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 61.5 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 59.1 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.7 in | -6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 42.9 ft3 | -35.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -75.9 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |