Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Kia Amanti | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 110.2 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 196.0 in | -20.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 58.5 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3770 lb. | -706 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 | 58.1 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.2 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 44.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 54.6 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -7.9 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 |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |