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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2006 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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| 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 | 175.6 in | 186.8 in | -11.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 56.7 in | -3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3589 lb. | -525 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda6
| 2006 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2006 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 |
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