Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 112.2 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 192.3 in | -16.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 72.0 in | -19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 4779 lb. | -1685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.4 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 57.6 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.2 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 49.2 ft3 | -41.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -71.6 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 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |