Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 113.2 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 199.6 in | -24 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.2 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 68.1 in | -15.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4312 lb. | -1248 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.4 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.9 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.7 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 56.0 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.8 in | -7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 47.5 ft3 | -39.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -93.1 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 |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |