Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,207 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 48 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,016 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 942 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 841 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 419 L | -204 L |
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 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |