Model Year | 2007 | 2021 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.9 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 180.9 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.0 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 67.0 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3370 lb. | -325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.8 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.0 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 47.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.8 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -30 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 7.6 ft3 |
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 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |