Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 173 kW@8500 216 Nm@5500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,456 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 47 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 965 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 843 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 374 L | -159 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |