Mazda RX-8 (2010) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2014) Specs

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2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2010	2014
Model	Mazda RX-8	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	110.0 in	-3.6 in
Length	175.6 in	189.8 in	-14.2 in
Width	69.7 in	72.2 in	-2.5 in
Height	52.8 in	57.9 in	-5.1 in
Curb Weight	3064 lb.	3417 lb.	-353 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.0 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.9 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.2 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	45.5 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.7 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	54.9 in	-6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	34.6 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.2 in
Cargo Volume	7.6 ft³	16.4 ft³	-8.8 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

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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