Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.4 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 175.6 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 52.8 in | 13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3240 lb. | 3064 lb. | 176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.8 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 53.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 36.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 48.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 32.2 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2010 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 |
2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |