Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 101.5 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 173.5 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 56.8 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3505 lb. | -441 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 41.5 in | 13.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 32.5 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -2.9 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |