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Subaru BRZ (2016) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Subaru BRZ and 2010 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2016 Subaru BRZ and 2010 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2010  
Model Subaru BRZ Mazda RX-8  
Engine 2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 106.4 in -5.2 in
Length 166.7 in 175.6 in -8.9 in
Width 69.9 in 69.7 in 0.2 in
Height 50.6 in 52.8 in -2.2 in
Curb Weight 2809 lb. 3094 lb. -285 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 38.2 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.5 in 54.8 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 53.3 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 42.7 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.0 in 36.8 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 54.9 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 45.3 in 48.1 in -2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 32.2 in -2.3 in
Total Legroom 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) -3.1 in
Cargo Volume 6.9 ft3 7.6 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru BRZ

2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda RX-8

2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2009 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2010 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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