Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Chevrolet HHR | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.5 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 176.2 in | -0.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 63.1 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3155 lb. | -91 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.5 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.6 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 50.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.5 in | -7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -50.1 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2010 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review |