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Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2011 2014  
Model Mazda RX-8 Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 104.4 in 2 in
Length 175.6 in 182.2 in -6.6 in
Width 69.7 in 70.0 in -0.3 in
Height 52.8 in 57.2 in -4.4 in
Curb Weight 3064 lb. 2804 lb. 260 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.5 gal. 1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.2 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 55.2 in -0.4 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 37.1 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 53.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.1 in 0.0 in 48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 38.1 in -5.9 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -4.4 in
Cargo Volume 7.6 ft3 15.5 ft3 -7.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

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