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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2015 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 119.0 in | -12.6 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 206.5 in | -30.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 78.8 in | -9.1 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 77.2 in | -24.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 5549 lb. | -2455 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -12.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.2 in | -8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.3 in | -6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.8 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 63.7 in | -8.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 59.9 in | -11.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.1 in | -6.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -43 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 55.0 ft3 | -47.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -100.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Expedition
| 2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
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