Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,062 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,029 mm | 934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 1,125 mm | 817 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 566 L | -351 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 1,223 L | 6.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,356 L | 5.6 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Flex.