Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2016 Volkswagen Touareg specs.

2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Mazda RX-8 Volkswagen Touareg  
Engine 1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,703 mm 2,893 mm 0 mm
Length 4,460 mm 4,796 mm 0 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,341 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,403 kg 2,130 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 85 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,006 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,085 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 935 mm 988 mm -53 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,222 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 818 mm 886 mm -68 mm
Total Legroom 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 215 L 909 L -694 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 7.6 2,008 L 5.6

Return to top

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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.

Be the first!

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.