Mazda RX-8 (2008) vs. Ford Taurus (2007) Specs

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2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2007 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Mazda RX-8	Ford Taurus
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	108.5 in	-2.1 in
Length	174.3 in	197.7 in	-23.4 in
Width	69.7 in	73.0 in	-3.3 in
Height	52.8 in	58.1 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	3045 lb.	3322 lb.	-277 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.0 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.3 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	54.4 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	42.2 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.1 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.6 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	55.7 in	-7.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	38.3 in	-6.1 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-5.6 in
Cargo Volume	7.6 ft³	16.9 ft³	-9.3 ft³

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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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Taurus

2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review
2006	4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review
2006	4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review

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