Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@4400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,874 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,548 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,143 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 935 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 818 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 215 L | 221 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Altima.
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 |