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2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2019 Hyundai Kona Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Hyundai Kona | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.4 in | 4 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 164.0 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 61.0 in | -8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2890 lb. | 174 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 52.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | -38.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Kona
| 2019 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Kona
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