Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.4 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 175.6 in | 13.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 69.7 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 52.8 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3503 lb. | 3094 lb. | 409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 54.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 48.1 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.2 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
2010 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremely uncomfortable driver seat. This was the base model with cloth manual seats. They are too hard . see full Pontiac G6 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 |