Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Honda Accord | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,741 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,396 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 993 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 912 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,176 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 838 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 337 L | -122 L |
2007 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 |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review |