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2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2007 Scion xB Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Scion xB | |
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| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 98.4 in | 8 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 155.3 in | 20.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 66.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 64.8 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2415 lb. | 649 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 46.1 in | -7.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 48.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 45.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 45.7 in | -8.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 50.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 50.6 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.0 in | -5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 83.3 in (over 2 rows) | -8.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 43.4 ft3 | -35.8 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Scion xB
| 2007 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Great headroom, comfortable seat nice arm rest. Good firm seat see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than average amount for a car in this price range see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have plenty of room to sit whatever way is most comfortable to me. see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of head room see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats large and tall people comfortably. Head room is well above average. see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More leg room than my SAAB 9000. Fits two adults and a kid seat. see full Scion xB review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car is like an optical illusion - it's SOOO much bigger on the inside than it seems like from the outside! Riding in it feels more like riding in a minivan than a car. My husband is over 6' tall, and he can sit comfortably in the driver's seat with plenty of room above his head. At the same time, my son (also over 6' tall) can sit comfortably behind him with plenty of room for his knees. When my kids were younger, we fit three of them in the back, and often went on long trips (5-6 hrs in the car) with no problems. Our luggage even fit in the back! see full Scion xB review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Full sized adults fit well in the rear seat. 2 of them. see full Scion xB review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is so comfortable for tall people, with plenty of legroon. see full Scion xB review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
More rear legroom than a BMW 7 series !!! Tall people are more than comfortable in the back seat see full Scion xB review |
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