Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Nissan LEAF | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 175.0 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 61.0 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3366 lb. | -302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.2 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.4 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 50.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 31.1 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 7.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |