Toyota RAV4 (2014) vs. Nissan Sentra (2007) Specs

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2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2007 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	Toyota RAV4	Nissan Sentra
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	105.7 in	-1 in
Length	179.9 in	179.8 in	0.1 in
Width	72.6 in	70.5 in	2.1 in
Height	65.4 in	59.5 in	5.9 in
Curb Weight	3435 lb.	2853 lb.	582 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	56.9 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	54.1 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	42.4 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	37.3 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	55.1 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.8 in	53.0 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	34.5 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	13.1 ft³	25.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.4 ft³	13.1 ft³	60.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The first two generations of the Toyota RAVs were much smaller than contemporaneous Honda CR-Vs. More than perhaps any other difference this one probably explains Toyota's lack of segment leadership. The third-generation RAV4, introduced for the 2006 model year, was much larger, and finally about the same size as the Honda. The new RAV4's body is an inch lower, but also a few inches longer. Compared to the CR-V, it's 1.6 inches longer, an inch wider, and 0.7 inches taller. This translates to a slightly roomier interior, and probably the roomiest in the segment unless one includes the boundary-defying Santa Fe Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I have nearly five inches of knee room in the Honda. Quite good, but I have seven inches in the new RAV4. Beyond sheer space, the RAV4's rear seat cushion is a comfortable height off the floor, and its rear seat back reclines over a relatively wide range. The Honda's rear seat back can be set in only two different positions that aren't far apart. Add a third passenger, though, and the rear seat no longer seems so roomy. My three kids aren't large, but they complained about the amount of room. The reason isn't hard to find: for some reason the new RAV4 only offers 48.8 inches of rear hip room. This is much better than the 43.3 inches in the 2012, but still well short of the 53.3 inches in the CR-V. So, while the RAV4 has the edge in knee room, the Honda easily wins a hip room comparison. see full Toyota RAV4 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The drivers seat has a really long travel - I normally have the seat far back (5'11" with long legs) but I probably had 6 inches of travel further back I could have gone. The seat isn't overadjustable and not too hard to get into a comfortable position. The fake leather is a reasonable facsimile and has heated seats - would have to see how it does in the direct sun. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room is pretty impressive and seating position is nice. Adjustable rake of the rear seat is a nice touch. Appears to have 3 car seat anchors. The rear seat appears to be the same size as, or maybe even larger than the original Highlander / RX300. see full Toyota RAV4 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Nissan Sentra

2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review

2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review

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