Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 179.0 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 67.7 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3333 lb. | -288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.6 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.6 in | -4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 53.9 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.2 in | -6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 31.7 ft3 | -24.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -66.4 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |