

Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 99.4 in | 7 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 0 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 66.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 57.7 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 3263 lb. | -169 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 51.7 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.7 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -54 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 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |