Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 112.2 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 194.1 in | -18.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 58.2 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4002 lb. | -938 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.7 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 53.8 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -7.8 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 |
2015 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ.