Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 116.0 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 202.0 in | -26.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 79.0 in | -9.3 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 76.9 in | -24.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 5636 lb. | -2572 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 |
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 |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |