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2018 Subaru Forester and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 174.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in | 1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 52.8 in | 13.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3322 lb. | 3045 lb. | 277 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 48.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.2 in | 5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 26.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester
| 2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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