Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 115.6 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 196.3 in | -22 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.4 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 58.1 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 4019 lb. | -974 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 44.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 54.3 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.6 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -8 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2014 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 |
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