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2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 174.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 52.8 in | 7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2937 lb. | 3045 lb. | -108 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 48.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring 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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