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2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Ford Mustang Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| 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 | 188.5 in | -14.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 55.8 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3501 lb. | -456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 47.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 46.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 29.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Mustang
| 2014 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Mustang
| 2014 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Coupe 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Without the sunroof, there is adequate headroom, legroom, and hiproom for taller drivers (6'6"+). The seats are supportive and comfortable for longer drives. This car makes a competent "daily driver" in fair weather. see full Ford Mustang review |
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