Volkswagen Arteon (2020) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Arteon and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2020	2011
Model	Volkswagen Arteon	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950	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 Hatch	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.9 in	106.4 in	5.5 in
Length	191.4 in	175.6 in	15.8 in
Width	73.7 in	69.7 in	4 in
Height	56.5 in	52.8 in	3.7 in
Curb Weight	3655 lb.	3094 lb.	561 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	38.2 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.5 in	54.8 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.7 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	36.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	54.9 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	32.2 in	8 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	6.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.2 ft³	7.6 ft³	19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	55.0 ft³	7.6 ft³	47.4 ft³

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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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