Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
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 | 189.5 in | 175.6 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 52.8 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3552 lb. | 3064 lb. | 488 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 |
2016 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 |
2011 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 |