Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota Corolla | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 986 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 945 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 922 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 215 L | 348 L | -133 L |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |