Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Honda Ridgeline | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 122.0 in | -15.6 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 206.8 in | -31.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.3 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 70.3 in | -17.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1439 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.2 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.6 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.8 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 62.6 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 57.2 in | -9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.4 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 7.6 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline review |