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Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2015  
Model Mazda RX-8 Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,703 mm 2,830 mm 0 mm
Length 4,460 mm 4,864 mm 0 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,341 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,390 kg 1,444 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 62 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 975 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,085 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 935 mm 942 mm -7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,222 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 818 mm 983 mm -165 mm
Total Legroom 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 215 L 419 L -204 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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