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Toyota Camry (2009) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Camry and 2008 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2009 Toyota Camry and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Toyota Camry Mazda RX-8  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 106.4 in 2.9 in
Length 189.2 in 174.3 in 14.9 in
Width 71.1 in 69.7 in 1.4 in
Height 57.9 in 52.8 in 5.1 in
Curb Weight 3461 lb. 3075 lb. 386 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.2 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 54.8 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 53.3 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 42.7 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 36.8 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 54.9 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 48.1 in 5.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 32.2 in 6.1 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 5.1 in
Cargo Volume 15.0 ft3 7.6 ft3 7.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Camry

2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry 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
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
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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