Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 119.3 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 200.6 in | -25 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.6 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 68.9 in | -16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4146 lb. | -1082 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 62.9 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.2 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.6 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 64.8 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 67.5 in | -19.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.0 in | -6.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.1 in | -62.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -43.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 54.2 ft3 | -46.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 167.9 ft3 | -160.3 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 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |