Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 980 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 953 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 909 mm | -91 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 351 L | -136 L |
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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.