Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.4 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 174.3 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 69.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 52.8 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3045 lb. | -316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 48.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 32.2 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio 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 |