Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2017) Specs

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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2017 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	Mazda RX-8	Ford Explorer
Engine	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	112.6 in	-6.2 in
Length	175.6 in	198.3 in	-22.7 in
Width	69.7 in	78.9 in	-9.2 in
Height	52.8 in	70.0 in	-17.2 in
Curb Weight	3094 lb.	4890 lb.	-1796 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.6 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	41.4 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	61.5 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	57.3 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	40.6 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	40.6 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	61.0 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	56.8 in	-8.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	39.5 in	-7.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-38.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.6 ft³	21.0 ft³	-13.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	7.6	43.9 ft³	-36.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.6 ft³	81.7 ft³	-74.1 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

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