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2011 Honda Insight and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Insight | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.4 in | -6 in |
| Length | 172.3 in | 174.3 in | -2 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.7 in | -3 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 52.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3045 lb. | -322 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 53.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 54.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 48.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 32.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Insight
| 2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight 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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