Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
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 | 175.6 in | 187.6 in | -12 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 55.4 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3373 lb. | -309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.4 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 46.8 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 30.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |