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2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Ford Transit Connect Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,818 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,191 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,146 mm | 934 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 955 mm | -137 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 561 L | -346 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 1,668 L | 6.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,951 L | 5.6 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda RX-8
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
| 2014 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect.
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