Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.4 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 175.6 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 52.8 in | 16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 3094 lb. | 1161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 54.9 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 48.1 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 32.2 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 0.0 in | 24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 25.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 7.6 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner 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 |