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2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Highlander | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
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| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,875 kg | 0 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 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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