Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 98.0 in | 13 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 155.5 in | 41.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 66.7 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1184 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 52.8 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.9 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 51.2 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 46.8 in | 9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.8 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
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 |