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Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 106.4 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 174.3 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 69.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 52.8 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3997 lb. | 3045 lb. | 952 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.8 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.3 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 54.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 48.1 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 32.2 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |