Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 106.4 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 175.6 in | -30 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 69.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 52.8 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3064 lb. | -341 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 54.8 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.9 in | -10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 32.2 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
2013 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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 |