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Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2010  
Model Mazda RX-8 Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,703 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,460 mm 4,920 mm 0 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,341 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,390 kg 1,478 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 70 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,001 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,085 mm 1,080 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 935 mm 947 mm -12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,222 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 818 mm 965 mm -147 mm
Total Legroom 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 215 L 470 L -255 L

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2010 Mazda Mazda6

2010 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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