Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Honda S2000 | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@7800 162 lb-ft@6800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 94.5 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 162.2 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 50.0 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2855 lb. | 209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 34.6 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.7 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 49.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 44.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in (over 1 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 2.6 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 |
2007 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
this car is engineered for speed, no wasted space.front quarters are cramped as one would expect with a roadster see full Honda S2000 review |