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Toyota RAV4 (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Toyota RAV4 Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
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 1,615 kg 1,107 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota RAV4

2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review
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
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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