Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Mustang | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.1 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 188.3 in | -14 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 75.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 54.4 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3526 lb. | -481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 47.4 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 30.6 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2016 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
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