Mazda RX-8 (2010) vs. Honda Civic (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2012 Honda Civic specs.
2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2012 Honda Civic Specifications
Model Year |
2010 |
2012 |
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Model |
Mazda RX-8 |
Honda Civic |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Coupe |
2dr Coupe |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.4 in |
103.2 in |
3.2 in |
Length |
175.6 in |
175.5 in |
0.1 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. |
2597 lb. |
467 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 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda RX-8
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic
2013 |
Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned.
see full Honda Civic review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 |
2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord.
see full Honda Civic review |
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