Mazda RX-8 (2006) vs. Audi TT (2010) Specs

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2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 Audi TT Specifications

Model Year	2006	2010
Model	Mazda RX-8	Audi TT
Engine	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 238 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Coupe	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	97.2 in	9.2 in
Length	174.3 in	164.5 in	9.8 in
Width	69.7 in	72.5 in	-2.8 in
Height	52.8 in	53.5 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3045 lb.	3241 lb.	-196 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.3 gal.	-0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.7 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.2 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	41.1 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	32.6 in	4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	47.5 in	7.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	0.0 in	48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	29.2 in	3 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	70.3 in (over 2 rows)	4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.6 ft³	13.1 ft³	-5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.6 ft³	24.7 ft³	-17.1 ft³

2006 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
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2010 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Good front seat support and comfort. Long drives in this car are enjoyable. see full Audi TT review

2010 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	They are a great shelf see full Audi TT review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	Other than a small child you really cant fit much in the back seat but I dont mind that see full Audi TT review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	This is a two seater. nice place to put the brief case. see full Audi TT review

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