Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
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 | 175.6 in | 174.0 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 55.7 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2905 lb. | 159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 50.0 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 47.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.6 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -27.8 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 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |