Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.4 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 175.6 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 52.8 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3094 lb. | 401 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.3 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.9 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 48.1 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 32.2 in | 8.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 6.8 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 |
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 |