Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mini Hardtop | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 98.2 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 151.1 in | 24.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 55.7 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2625 lb. | 439 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.6 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 47.8 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 30.8 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | -26.4 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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