Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,355 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 970 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 925 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 912 mm | -94 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 377 L | -162 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.