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Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
Model Mazda RX-8 Subaru Forester  
Engine 1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 103.0 in 3.4 in
Length 175.6 in 179.5 in -3.9 in
Width 69.7 in 70.1 in -0.4 in
Height 52.8 in 65.9 in -13.1 in
Curb Weight 3094 lb. 3440 lb. -346 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 16.9 gal. -1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 41.6 in -3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.1 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 0.0 in 53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.7 in 43.1 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 40.0 in -3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 55.6 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.1 in 0.0 in 48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 38.0 in -5.8 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -6.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.6 ft3 33.5 ft3 -25.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 7.6 ft3 68.3 ft3 -60.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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