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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 181.1 in | -5.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 66.3 in | -13.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 3655 lb. | -561 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.7 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 52.4 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.3 in | -6.1 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 | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 37.2 ft3 | -29.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -65.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota RAV4
| 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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