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Honda Accord (2010) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Honda Accord and 2009 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2010 Honda Accord and 2009 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Honda Accord Mazda RX-8  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
232 hp@8500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.9 in 106.4 in 1.5 in
Length 190.9 in 175.6 in 15.3 in
Width 72.8 in 69.7 in 3.1 in
Height 56.4 in 52.8 in 3.6 in
Curb Weight 3569 lb. 3064 lb. 505 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 38.2 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.4 in 54.8 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.4 in 53.3 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.7 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.9 in 36.8 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 54.9 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.3 in 48.1 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.0 in 32.2 in 0.8 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.6 in
Cargo Volume 11.9 ft3 7.6 ft3 4.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Honda Accord

2010 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review
2011 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2010 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review
2010 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8

2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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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