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2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2013 Buick Encore Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Buick Encore | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
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| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 100.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 168.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 65.2 in | -12.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3190 lb. | -145 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.8 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 50.1 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.7 in | -3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -40.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
| 2013 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
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