Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.4 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 175.6 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.7 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 52.8 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3064 lb. | 186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.2 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.8 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.2 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 25.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 60.7 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |