Model Year | 2022 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,900 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,749 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 60 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 935 mm | 58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,059 mm | 818 mm | -817 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 935 mm | 0 mm | 935 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,080 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 752 mm | 0 mm | 752 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,863 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 357 L | 215 L | 142 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,138 L | 7.6 | -5.6 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Sorento.
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 |