Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 3,315 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 5,339 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,403 kg | 2,095 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 85 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,011 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 978 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 937 mm | -119 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 0.0 | 215 L |
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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |