Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 106.4 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 174.3 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 69.7 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 52.8 in | 18.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4405 lb. | 3075 lb. | 1330 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 54.8 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.3 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.9 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 48.1 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 32.2 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 7.6 | 41.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 90 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |