| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,029 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 998 mm | -63 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 919 mm | -101 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 561 L | -346 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 1,741 L | 6.6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |