Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,955 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,041 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,008 mm | 934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 955 mm | -137 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 1,107 L | 214 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 2,466 L | 5.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 4,248 L | 3.6 |
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 |
2016 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Sienna's seats are cushier than those in the Odyssey or the Sedona. But I slightly preferred the Sedona's front seats because they had four-way lumbar (rather than two-way) and provided more lateral support. The Toyota earns a clear win in front seat space. The first-row foot wells are unusually wide, and there's no tall center console (as in the Kia) or a protruding center stack (as in the Honda) to crowd the driver's right elbow or knee. This said, a relatively tall instrument panel does cut into the view forward and contribute to the Sienna feeling larger than the others. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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