Mini Hardtop (2015) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2006) Specs

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2015 Mini Hardtop and 2006 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2006
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 238 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	106.4 in	-8.2 in
Length	151.1 in	174.3 in	-23.2 in
Width	68.0 in	69.7 in	-1.7 in
Height	55.7 in	52.8 in	2.9 in
Curb Weight	2885 lb.	3045 lb.	-160 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.2 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	54.8 in	-4.2 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	36.9 in	36.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	54.9 in	-7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	32.2 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	-2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	7.6 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	7.6 ft³	26.4 ft³

2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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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

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