Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,376 mm | 4,427 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,427 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,381 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 60 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 970 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,311 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 935 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,280 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,237 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 851 mm | 818 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 215 L | 235 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 892 L | 7.6 | 884.4 L |
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 |
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 |