Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,478 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,001 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 947 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 965 mm | -147 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 470 L | -255 L |
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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |