Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Acura ILX | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 179.1 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.6 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 55.6 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 2910 lb. | 135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 51.6 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.0 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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 |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Acura ILX.