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2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2015 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 109.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 191.1 in | -16.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 75.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 68.1 in | -15.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 4454 lb. | -1379 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.3 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.2 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 44.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.9 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.6 in | -4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 57.1 in | -9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.4 in | -6.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 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 | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 42.3 ft3 | -34.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -76.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda RX-8
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
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