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Toyota RAV4 (2020) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota RAV4 and 2013 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2020 Toyota RAV4 and 2013 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2020 2013  
Model Toyota RAV4 Mazda CX-5  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
203 hp@6600
184 lb-ft@5000
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 106.3 in -0.4 in
Length 180.9 in 178.7 in 2.2 in
Width 73.0 in 72.4 in 0.6 in
Height 67.0 in 65.7 in 1.3 in
Curb Weight 3490 lb. 3532 lb. -42 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.8 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 40.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 57.5 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 55.2 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 41.0 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.5 in 39.0 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 55.5 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.7 in 53.7 in -6 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.3 in -1.5 in
Total Legroom 78.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 37.6 ft3 34.1 ft3 3.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 64.8 ft3 -64.8

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota RAV4

2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota RAV4

2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-5

2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2014 There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-5

2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!) see full Mazda CX-5 review
 
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