Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 98.0 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 155.5 in | 25.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.1 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1054 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.8 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 50.9 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.0 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 51.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 46.8 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 34.8 in | 3.5 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 13.3 | 23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 46 ft3 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |