Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 180.7 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.6 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 65.2 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 3968 lb. | -874 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 |
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 RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |