

Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5600 270 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
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 | 3094 lb. | 4050 lb. | -956 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 |
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |