Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Subaru Crosstrek | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,664 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,465 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,412 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 63 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,011 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 965 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 927 mm | -109 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 589 L | -374 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 1,566 L | 6.6 |
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 |
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | The Subaru Impreza has a roomier and more comfortable rear seat than most compact hatchbacks. But in Crosstrek form the competition becomes small crossovers, and the rear seat in the Kia Seltos and some others is about equally roomy. A couple of adults should be comfortable back there. see full Subaru Crosstrek review |
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