Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 109.3 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 189.0 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 75.0 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 63.4 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 4045 lb. | -951 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 60.0 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.0 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 56.5 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.1 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | -62.5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza review |