Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 121.2 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 202.5 in | -26.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.9 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 68.9 in | -16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.0 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.6 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 64.7 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.3 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -75.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -133 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.