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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2008 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mini Hardtop | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 97.1 in | 9.3 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 145.6 in | 30 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 66.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 55.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2546 lb. | 518 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 44.7 in | 10.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 29.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -16.4 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 2008 Mini Hardtop
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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