Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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 | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.4 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 175.6 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 52.8 in | 16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3919 lb. | 3094 lb. | 825 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 36.8 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 48.1 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 32.2 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 61 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent 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 |