Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2008

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Mazda RX-8 (2006) vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 specs.

2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Mazda RX-8 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 104.3 in 2.1 in
Length 174.3 in 180.6 in -6.3 in
Width 69.7 in 69.8 in -0.1 in
Height 52.8 in 56.2 in -3.4 in
Curb Weight 3045 lb. 3549 lb. -504 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 16.6 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.4 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 55.1 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 0.0 in 53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.7 in 41.3 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 37.2 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 53.4 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.1 in 0.0 in 48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 34.3 in -2.1 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 75.6 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume 7.6 ft3 13.4 ft3 -5.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda RX-8

2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Great when I can take my husband and teenagers up to the mountains for a ski trip without any major complaints. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Excellent for cruising but lateral support is sorely lacking for cornering. Needs power & memory for the tilt/telescope steering wheel. Good view out of and around vehicle. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is adequate, but not large. Child seat fits fine, but my son can kick the back of the front seat. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Depending on how tall your front passengers are, your rear passengers may not have any room to sit. Can fit 4 average sized adults, but it will be tight. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seats hard and unforgiving,had a sore back in first hour. Saab seats always been superb. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Rear seats seem very cramped for leg room. I've never used them, but have only ever dared to take adults on short trips in the back. Heated seats are available for the rear passengers. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is too small for adults on long trips (over an hour). And the rear seat can only hold 2 people even for short trips. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited leg room, especially during ingress and egress. Hump bisects leg room. Seat cushion needs to be 1-2 inches higher. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
small rear seat like the 3 series see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
OK for kids, not really on for adults for a long journey. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
What room? What comfort? Tight and cramped and incredibly firm. Zero leg room for average height adults. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Center console protrudes into the leg area while gas pedal is far over to the right. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
 
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