What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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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.
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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.
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2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers:
The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no.
If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets.
Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda6
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year
Body/Powertrain
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2013
4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids.
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