Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Acura RDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 180.7 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.6 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 65.2 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3743 lb. | -698 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.2 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.4 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 53.0 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.6 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | -53 ft3 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |