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2015 Honda Accord and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Accord | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 106.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Length | 189.3 in | 174.3 in | 15 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 52.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 3045 lb. | 503 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.9 in | 48.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 32.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Accord
| 2015 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Honda Accord's front seats are comfortable and properly supportive, but I find the Ford's even better. The Accord's clear advantage is in the back seat, which is much roomier than the Ford's, and a match for any other in the segment with the exception of the limo-like Volkswagen Passat's. see full Honda Accord review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Accord
| 2015 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 189-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
After 3 years of driving this car, I've developed neck problems from the head restraints forcing my head too far forward. I am 6'2" tall with good posture, a 34" inseam, and not overweight. It is difficult to sit in the seats without getting severe neck pain. I tried turning the head restraint around, in spite of the safety issue, but the bottom of the back of the restraint pokes me in the neck then. Just for kicks, I took the head restraint out to see if I could get comfortable, but the top of the seat back then presses uncomfortably into my upper back/lower neck. The only solution I've found so far that works is to put 3" of foam behind my back so that the head restraint is 1/2-1" behind my head. It is difficult to only fault Honda for this, because most cars model year 2009 and newer have the same problem after the NHTSA head restraint rules update from 2007. Honda, Mazda and Chevrolet seem to be the worst for forcing heads forward though. Ford has a tiltable head restraint in most of their vehicles, so they are adequate. Only when you get to the luxury brands do you find comfortable restraints. The BMW 5 series with multi contour seats, and the new Lincoln Continental have excellent seats, but they are also nearly twice as much as the Accord. Honda could fix their seat problems with a fore/aft adjustment for the head restraint and a taller seat back. It seems as if they make seats for a very limited height range with bad posture... see full Honda Accord review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 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 |
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