Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Pontiac G5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.5 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 179.8 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 67.5 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 55.6 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2991 lb. | 73 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 49.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 49.3 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 46.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -6.3 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 |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |