Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Ridgeline | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 122.0 in | 106.4 in | 15.6 in |
Length | 206.8 in | 174.3 in | 32.5 in |
Width | 76.3 in | 69.7 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 70.3 in | 52.8 in | 17.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4503 lb. | 3045 lb. | 1458 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 54.8 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 53.3 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.6 in | 54.9 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 48.1 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 7.6 ft3 | -7.6 |
2010 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline 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 |