Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.4 in | -5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 175.6 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 52.8 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3094 lb. | 444 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.9 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 48.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 32.2 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 |