Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Maxima | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 111.2 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 193.5 in | -10 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.7 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 58.3 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3579 lb. | -124 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.3 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.9 in | 54.8 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.5 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota RAV4.
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |