Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 970 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 935 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,052 mm | 818 mm | -817 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 215 L | 153 L |
2018 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |
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 |