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2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 114.8 in | -8.4 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 189.8 in | -15.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.3 in | -6.6 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 69.4 in | -16.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 4780 lb. | -1735 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 56.5 in | -8.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.6 in | -6.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -28.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -60.7 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 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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