Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Nissan Armada | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 123.2 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 206.9 in | -31.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.8 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 77.8 in | -25 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 5251 lb. | -2187 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 65.1 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 61.3 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 64.5 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 60.1 in | -12 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 41.9 in | -9.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -41 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 56.7 ft3 | -49.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -89.5 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |