Model Year | 2021 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,529 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 62 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,212 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 983 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,065 L | 419 L | -418 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 14.8 | -14.8 L |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |