Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 174.3 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 69.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 52.8 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2822 lb. | 3045 lb. | -223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.8 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.3 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 48.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 32.2 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
2013 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Nissan Sentra.
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 |