Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 118.5 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 196.5 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.4 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 58.3 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 4138 lb. | -1044 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.1 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.7 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 45.7 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 54.8 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.0 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2016 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Unlike in the past, the Cadillac CTS is smaller and lighter than its direct competitors. Instead, the strategy of fielding a larger, heavier car has passed to Hyundai. The new Genesis is about the same length as the old one, and is only an inch longer than the Cadillac (196.5 vs. 195.5 inches). But it rides on a considerably longer wheelbase (118.5 vs. 114.6 inches) and is also significantly wider (74.4 vs. 72.2 inches). These more generous dimensions pay off in about three more inches of rear legroom and over two more inches of rear shoulder room. Based on interior measurements, the Genesis is actually a large sedan, not a midsize. Still, all is not golden in the back seat of the Genesis. Its cushion is mounted a little too low to provide sufficient thigh support (typical in this segment), and its backrest felt like it was reclined a bit too much. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis.