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 |
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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 |
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 |
2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |