Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 98.0 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 155.5 in | 33.5 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 66.7 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 58.1 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1454 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 52.8 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 50.9 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.0 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 51.2 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 46.8 in | 9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.8 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 43.1 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza 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 |