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Mazda RX-8 (2006) vs. Dodge Journey (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2013 Dodge Journey specs.

2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2013 Dodge Journey Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Mazda RX-8 Dodge Journey  
Engine 1.3L R2
OHV-2v
238 hp@8500
159 lb-ft@5500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 113.8 in -7.4 in
Length 174.3 in 192.4 in -18.1 in
Width 69.7 in 72.2 in -2.5 in
Height 52.8 in 66.6 in -13.8 in
Curb Weight 3045 lb. 4195 lb. -1150 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 20.5 gal. -4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 40.8 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 57.5 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 53.8 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.7 in 40.8 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.9 in -3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 56.9 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.1 in 54.4 in -6.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 33.6 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.7 in -37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.5 in -43.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.0 in -40 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 23.4 in -23.4 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 97.8 in (over 3 rows) -22.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.6 ft3 10.7 ft3 -3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 7.6 37.0 ft3 -29.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 7.6 ft3 67.6 ft3 -60 ft3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2013 Dodge Journey

2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Overly firm, insufficiently contoured front seats seem to be popping up everywhere lately, even in the formerly fluffy Toyota Avalon. (Blame the influence of the Germans.) The Dodge Journey’s front buckets provide a refreshing alternative, with a rare combination of cushiness and support. The armrests and door pulls are also well-padded. The driver-side lumbar powers up and down as well as in and out. The headrests even adjust fore-aft, a rarity among sub-luxury cars these days. If only the driver seat also included power recline... see full Dodge Journey review
2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As mentioned earlier, Chrysler really dropped the ball when it packaged the Journey. The second-row seat is a comfortable height off the floor, yet headroom is plentiful even by crossover standards. But that’s the beginning and end of the back seat’s virtues. The optional third-row seat is kids-only (unless the adults in question aren’t much larger than kids). Though less than an inch longer, and riding on a wheelbase that’s 3.6 inches shorter, the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has eight more inches of legroom in each of the rear rows—a huge difference. Adults can fit in the Journey’s second row if it’s slide back at least half way along its travel, but they can’t stretch out like they can in the Santa Fe. Or in many compact crossovers, for that matter. Poor packaging also makes for a fairly high load floor and (as mentioned above) less cargo volume than in other similarly-dimensioned crossovers. see full Dodge Journey review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey

2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I normally take customers to lunch and is not easy to accommodate 4 mid-size adults in the Journey, not mention 5. This Journey comes equipped with a third row that is supposed to accommodate 2 more persons, but the space is extremely small and I would not recommend having someone sitting there for a long trip. see full Dodge Journey review
2014 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
When I received my Journey the driver seat was comfortable but as I started traveling extensible the seat become more and more uncomfortable. I thought it was just me but other coworkers driving Journey report the same issue while the ones driving the Chevy Equinox and Ford Fusion state that the seats in their vehicles remain comfortable. Up to now, I can?t drive more than 2 hours without stopping somewhere to stretch my back. see full Dodge Journey review
 
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