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Honda Fit (2014) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Honda Fit and 2006 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2014 Honda Fit and 2006 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2014 2006  
Model Honda Fit Mazda RX-8  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.4 in 106.4 in -8 in
Length 161.6 in 174.3 in -12.7 in
Width 66.7 in 69.7 in -3 in
Height 60.0 in 52.8 in 7.2 in
Curb Weight 3252 lb. 3045 lb. 207 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal. 15.9 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 38.2 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.7 in 54.8 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.5 in 53.3 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.7 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 36.8 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.3 in 54.9 in -3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.3 in 48.1 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.5 in 32.2 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 75.8 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.6 ft3 7.6 ft3 13 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.3 ft3 7.6 ft3 49.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Honda Fit

2014 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Honda Fit

2014 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review
2014 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda RX-8

2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review
 
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