Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 51 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,016 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 988 mm | -53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 904 mm | -86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 524 L | -309 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 1,359 L | 6.6 |
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 |
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |