Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 4,661 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,341 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,011 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 988 mm | -53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,242 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 945 mm | -127 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 215 L | 1,087 L | 214 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 2,078 L | 5.6 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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