Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Hyundai Veloster | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 166.1 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 55.1 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 2584 lb. | 461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 43.9 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 52.6 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 31.7 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -27.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
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 |
2015 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |