Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Dodge Charger | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 120.2 in | -13.8 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 199.9 in | -25.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 75.0 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 58.4 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3961 lb. | -916 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.5 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 56.1 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 40.1 in | -7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -7.8 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 |
2012 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The V6 Charger also feels right because it sits right. Sitting moderately high in the big comfortable seat gazing over an expansive hood, you might start to wonder why traditional American cars don't rule the road the way they once did. Visibility isn't the best, but the 2011 redesign did enlarge the windows, alleviating the bunker-like ambiance of the 2005-2010 sedans. see full Dodge Charger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Charger.