Toyota Highlander (2023) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2023 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2011
Model	Toyota Highlander	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	106.4 in	5.8 in
Length	194.9 in	175.6 in	19.3 in
Width	76.0 in	69.7 in	6.3 in
Height	68.1 in	52.8 in	15.3 in
Curb Weight	4155 lb.	3094 lb.	1061 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	38.2 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	54.8 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	53.3 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.7 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	36.8 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	54.9 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.0 in	48.1 in	8.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	32.2 in	6.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.6 in	0.0 in	45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.0 in	0.0 in	28 in
Total Legroom	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	33.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	7.6 ft³	8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.4 ft³	7.6	40.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.3 ft³	7.6 ft³	76.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.

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

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