Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,232 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 52 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 983 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 897 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 861 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 357 L | -142 L |
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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |