Mazda RX-8 (2007) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

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2007 Mazda RX-8 and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2007	2011
Model	Mazda RX-8	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	101.5 in	4.9 in
Length	174.3 in	179.3 in	-5 in
Width	69.7 in	70.1 in	-0.4 in
Height	52.8 in	59.2 in	-6.4 in
Curb Weight	3045 lb.	3228 lb.	-183 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.8 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	41.1 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.1 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.1 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	0.0 in	48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	35.5 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.6 ft³	32.8 ft³	-25.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.6 ft³	66.9 ft³	-59.3 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 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

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