Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,432 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,666 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 60 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 970 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 935 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 818 mm | 91 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 215 L | 459 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,589 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan 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 |