| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 116.0 in | -9.6 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 202.0 in | -27.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 79.0 in | -9.3 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 76.9 in | -24.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 5448 lb. | -2403 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 65.3 in | -10.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 64.4 in | -11.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 65.2 in | -10.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 60.6 in | -12.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.0 in | -6.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 60.3 ft3 | -52.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -101.3 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review | |
| 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.
