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2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 177 kW@8500 216 Nm@5500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 973 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 960 mm | -25 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 993 mm | -175 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 215 L | 450 L | -235 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda RX-8
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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