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 | 2,703 mm | 2,781 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,740 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 2,144 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,008 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 998 mm | -63 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 902 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 977 L | -762 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 1,909 L | 6.6 |
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 |