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2008 Kia Sorento and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 175.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 69.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 52.8 in | 15.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4098 lb. | 3094 lb. | 1004 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 54.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 48.1 in | 9.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 32.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 58.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sorento
| 2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 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 |
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