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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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