Mazda RX-8 (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2007) Specs

vs.

◆

2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2007
Model	Mazda RX-8	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 238 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	105.3 in	1.1 in
Length	174.3 in	186.8 in	-12.5 in
Width	69.7 in	70.1 in	-0.4 in
Height	52.8 in	56.7 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	3045 lb.	3589 lb.	-544 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.7 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.1 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	54.7 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	42.3 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	54.1 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	36.5 in	-4.3 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	-3.9 in
Cargo Volume	7.6 ft³	15.2 ft³	-7.6 ft³

2006 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
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review

2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes

See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.