Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.4 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 175.6 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.7 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 52.8 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3094 lb. | 466 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.8 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 48.1 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 32.2 in | 6.1 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 7.6 | 29.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 65.4 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |