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2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2017 Subaru BRZ Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 175.6 in | 166.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 50.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 2812 lb. | 282 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru BRZ
| 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 |
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