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Nissan Maxima (2018) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2018 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2011  
Model Nissan Maxima Mazda RX-8  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
232 hp@8500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 106.4 in 2.9 in
Length 192.8 in 175.6 in 17.2 in
Width 73.2 in 69.7 in 3.5 in
Height 56.5 in 52.8 in 3.7 in
Curb Weight 3471 lb. 3064 lb. 407 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.2 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 54.8 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.2 in 53.3 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.0 in 42.7 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 36.8 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 54.9 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 48.1 in 5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.2 in 32.2 in 2 in
Total Legroom 79.2 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 4.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.3 ft3 7.6 ft3 6.7 ft3

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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
 
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