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2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2015 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Honda Civic | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 177.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 55.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2754 lb. | 310 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 49.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 30.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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 2015 Honda Civic
| 2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review | |
| 2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Civic
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