Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Chevrolet Trax | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 100.6 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 167.2 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 65.9 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3048 lb. | -3 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.1 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.8 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.8 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 50.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.7 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -40.8 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 |
2016 Chevrolet Trax Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's much more room inside the Trax than many people expect given its compact exterior. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself with a few inches of knee room to spare. But if the people in the front seats are taller than me, those in the back seat better be shorter. The Renegade and 500X have about the same amount of rear knee room as the Trax. They have a couple inches more shoulder room, though, so fitting three people in back is a little less of a squeeze. (It will still help if they enjoy physical contact with one another.) The Honda HR-V isn't wider, but does have a few more inches of rear legroom. On the other hand, the rear seats in the Nissan JUKE and MINI Countryman are tighter than that in the Trax. see full Chevrolet Trax review |
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