Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 970 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 935 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 818 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 215 L | 210 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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 |