Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 125 kW@7000 190 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,110 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 48 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 0 mm | 762 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 150 L | 198 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 5.3 | -4.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 5.3 | -3.3 L |
2007 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |