Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.4 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 175.6 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 69.7 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 52.8 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 3064 lb. | 717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.8 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 48.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 32.2 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 7.6 ft3 | -7.6 |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |