Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 5,009 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 70 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 986 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 953 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,039 mm | 883 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 408 L | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 14.4 | 750.6 L |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |