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2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 176.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 55.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 2716 lb. | 329 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 43.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 51.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda RX-8
| 2006 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Adults my height (5-9) can actually fit in the back seat of the RX-8. And getting in and out is aided by a second set of rear-hinged doors. Other sports cars have no rear seat or a very small one. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Unlike most sports cars, the RX-8 has a rear seat that adults can get into (using rear doors) and fit into. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Head room is low with sunroof see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Ok for small women and children. Not really made for full sized male adults see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
it is POSSIBLE to fit an adult in the back...but really anyone over 10-12 years old will be uncomfortable. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
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