Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@6250 211 lb-ft@5000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.4 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 174.3 in | 13.5 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 69.7 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 52.8 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3358 lb. | 3075 lb. | 283 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 54.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 48.1 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 32.2 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
2007 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
electric seats, navigation touch screen, vocal commands see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room for two adults see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
passengers are really happy with the room. the leather seating is soft. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review |
2007 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Backache see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |