Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 109.5 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 186.6 in | -11 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.3 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 67.7 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4726 lb. | -1662 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.1 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.6 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 60.6 in | -12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.5 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -26.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -59.8 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |