Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,407 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 66 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 983 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 960 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 940 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 447 L | -232 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 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |