Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.4 in | 4 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 171.9 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 61.4 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 2865 lb. | 180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 43.7 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.2 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -53.9 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |