Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.4 in | 4 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 171.9 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 62.2 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2701 lb. | 363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.8 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 47.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.3 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | -46.5 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 |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |