Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.5 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 174.3 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 66.3 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3433 lb. | -369 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.1 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.8 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.8 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 23.0 ft3 | -15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -48.5 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |