Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 101.4 in | 5 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 179.7 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 53.5 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3274 lb. | -229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.2 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 44.4 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 29.2 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |