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2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2017 Nissan Sentra Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Nissan Sentra | |
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| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 182.1 in | -6.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 58.9 in | -6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2848 lb. | 216 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 50.1 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.4 in | -5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Nissan Sentra
| 2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Nissan Sentra
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