Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Chevrolet Volt | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.7 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 177.1 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.4 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 56.6 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3781 lb. | -736 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 51.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.1 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 7.6 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |