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2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2006 Toyota Corolla Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Corolla | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.4 in | 4 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 178.3 in | -4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 66.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 58.5 in | -5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 2530 lb. | 515 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 46.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.4 in | -3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Corolla
| 2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am 6 feet tall, and weigh 250 pounds. I have a LOT of headroom, and legroom. Entry and exit is very easy. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Bolstering and grippy fabric. None of the rat hair from the base. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
can fit a large man with ease see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The design of the front seats makes it difficult to get four normally proportioned adults into a car which looks like it would accomodate them. The bolstering in the back makes the five-seater only take four. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car could be a bit wider to better accommodate 3 people in the back seat. see full Toyota Corolla review |
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