Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Scion tC | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 174.0 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 55.7 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3060 lb. | -15 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.4 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.6 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 48.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.6 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -26.9 ft3 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2012 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC review |