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Mazda RX-8 (2007) vs. Subaru BRZ (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Mazda RX-8 and 2017 Subaru BRZ specs.

2007 Mazda RX-8 and 2017 Subaru BRZ Specifications

Model Year 2007 2017  
Model Mazda RX-8 Subaru BRZ  
Engine 1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 101.2 in 5.2 in
Length 174.3 in 166.7 in 7.6 in
Width 69.7 in 69.9 in -0.2 in
Height 52.8 in 50.6 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 3075 lb. 2812 lb. 263 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 13.2 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 37.1 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 54.5 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 53.1 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.7 in 41.9 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 35.0 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 51.7 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.1 in 45.3 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 29.9 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 3.1 in
Cargo Volume 7.6 ft3 6.9 ft3 0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda RX-8

2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru BRZ

2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review
 
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