Mazda Mazda3 (2013) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2007) Specs

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2007
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	104.7 in	-0.8 in
Length	177.4 in	181.1 in	-3.7 in
Width	69.1 in	71.5 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.9 in	66.3 in	-8.4 in
Curb Weight	3281 lb.	3527 lb.	-246 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.8 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	57.1 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.8 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.8 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.3 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	52.4 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.3 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-31.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.0 ft³	12.3 ft³	4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.0	37.2 ft³	-20.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	42.8 ft³	73.0 ft³	-30.2 ft³

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2007 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review

2007 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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