Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
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 |
2007 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |