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 | 2,703 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,403 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,016 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,016 mm | 934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 869 mm | -51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 467 L | -252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 1,393 L | 6.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,243 L | 5.6 |
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 |