Model Year | 2009 | 2003 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I don't find it a very comfortable car for trips over about an hour. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not big enough across for three small children. Less legroom than my 1994 Honda Accord, which was about the same size overall. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |