Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,779 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,403 kg | 1,910 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 71 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,003 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 998 mm | -63 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 1,001 mm | 817 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,052 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 320 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 1,076 L | 6.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,067 L | 5.6 |
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 2019 Kia Sorento.