Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 108.3 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 180.5 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.9 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 63.6 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3417 lb. | 78 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.5 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.5 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 57.8 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 44.4 ft3 | -30 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -56.5 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |