Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.4 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 174.3 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 52.8 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3045 lb. | 460 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 38.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.8 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.9 in | -13.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 32.2 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
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 |
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 |