Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 106.4 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 175.6 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 52.8 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 3064 lb. | -302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 38.2 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 53.3 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 36.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 48.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 32.2 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 |
2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |
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 |