Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,427 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,381 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 60 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 818 mm | 71 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 215 L | 187 L |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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 |