Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 62 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 975 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 942 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 983 mm | -165 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 419 L | -204 L |
2008 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 |
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 |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |