Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) Specs

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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	Mazda RX-8	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	103.8 in	2.6 in
Length	175.6 in	167.6 in	8 in
Width	69.7 in	70.8 in	-1.1 in
Height	52.8 in	58.2 in	-5.4 in
Curb Weight	3064 lb.	3373 lb.	-309 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.9 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	41.2 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.1 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.9 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	0.0 in	48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	35.6 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.6 ft³	17.4 ft³	-9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.6 ft³	53.7 ft³	-46.1 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

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