Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 173 kW@8500 216 Nm@5500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 268 kW@5150 529 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 93 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,016 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 998 mm | -63 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 980 mm | -162 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 1,028 L | 214 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 1,934 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |