Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.3 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 184.3 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 64.8 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3787 lb. | -227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.8 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.8 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 29.9 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |