Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Toyota Highlander (2023) Specs

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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2023 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2011	2023
Model	Mazda RX-8	Toyota Highlander
Engine	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	112.2 in	-5.8 in
Length	175.6 in	194.9 in	-19.3 in
Width	69.7 in	76.0 in	-6.3 in
Height	52.8 in	68.1 in	-15.3 in
Curb Weight	3094 lb.	4332 lb.	-1238 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.9 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	41.2 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.0 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	57.2 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	42.0 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.4 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	58.7 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	57.0 in	-8.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	38.7 in	-6.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.0 in	-28 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	-33.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.6 ft³	16.0 ft³	-8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	7.6	48.4 ft³	-40.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.6 ft³	84.3 ft³	-76.7 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

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