Model Year | 2022 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,091 mm | 2,703 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,460 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,985 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 60 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,631 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,687 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 818 mm | -817 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 980 mm | 0 mm | 980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,511 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,280 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 904 mm | 0 mm | 904 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,138 L | 215 L | -214 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,461 L | 7.6 | -5.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,109 L | 7.6 | -3.6 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.
2011 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 |