| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 183.3 in | -7.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 66.1 in | -13.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 3571 lb. | -477 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 51.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.3 in | -5.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.2 in | -28.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 106.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 34.2 ft3 | -26.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -55.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
| 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.
See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.
