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2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,395 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,034 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,013 mm | 934 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 975 mm | -157 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 391 L | -176 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 1,198 L | 6.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,370 L | 5.6 |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota Highlander
| 2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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