

Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.9 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 183.9 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 70.9 in | -18.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4050 lb. | -986 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.3 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.4 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.9 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.3 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 51.0 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 31.3 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -59.2 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Cramped rear seating - putting 3 people back there would be really pushing it. The only bonus is that the rear seats fold down flat (I love that). see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear suicide doors are cool - unless you have to use them. Easier than no door, but hard to access for adults or kid seats. Really a 2 person back seat, 3 is not good. Rear seat visibility is poor, front view blocked and side posts take out side view. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
too small see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Back seat is not built to have adults riding there. May be ok for children but is difficult to put a child seat in the rear as well. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is uncomfortable, small, and awkardly designed. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Difficulty entering/exiting rear passenger area see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |