Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Fiat 500 | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 90.6 in | 15.8 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 139.6 in | 34.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 64.1 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 59.8 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 2366 lb. | 679 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 49.4 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 47.9 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 46.4 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 42.6 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 31.7 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -22.5 ft3 |
2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |