Chevrolet HHR (2009) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2009) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Chevrolet HHR	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5900 222 lb-ft@1650	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	106.4 in	-2.9 in
Length	176.2 in	175.6 in	0.6 in
Width	69.1 in	69.7 in	-0.6 in
Height	63.1 in	52.8 in	10.3 in
Curb Weight	3353 lb.	3064 lb.	289 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.2 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	54.8 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	53.3 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.7 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.8 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	54.9 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.6 in	48.1 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	32.2 in	7.3 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	7.6 ft³	16.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	7.6 ft³	50.1 ft³

2009 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review

2009 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review

2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2009 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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