Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 108.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 180.5 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 63.6 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3417 lb. | -372 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 57.8 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.4 in | -7.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 44.4 ft3 | -36.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -63.3 ft3 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |