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2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2008 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.4 in | -1 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 190.2 in | -15.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 57.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 3430 lb. | -355 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 53.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.0 in | -4.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda RX-8
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
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