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2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2014 Nissan Versa Note Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Versa Note | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Length | 179.9 in | 163.0 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 66.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 60.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 2469 lb. | 966 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 51.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 48.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 51.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 48.8 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.4 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Versa Note
| 2014 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | "Oh, man!" my son groaned as I pulled up in the Nissan Versa Note. Nothing against the car's looks. He just noticed that the Note is a very small car and feared he'd feel cramped in the back seat. Then he opened the door. "Never mind." The Versa sedan does have a couple of strengths. To the sedan's surprising amount of rear legroom (some midsize sedans, two size classes up, don't have as much) the Versa Note adds another inch. Plus there's no coupe-like roofline, so unlike in the sedan rear seat headroom is also abundant. Adults well over six feet will fit. But they won't necessarily be comfortable. The seat back is reclined too much for my taste, and the seat cushion doesn't provide much in the way of thigh support. A shame given the amount of space Nissan's seating folks had to work with. Also, it's easy to get the rear seatbelts caught behind the latches when you fold the seat then return it to its full upright position. You'll discover this has happened when your kids can't buckle up, and you have to get everyone out of the car to sort the belts out. While the Versa Note has the roomiest rear seat in the segment, the Ford Fiesta has the tightest. The latter is a squeeze for even the average adult. see full Nissan Versa Note review | |
| 2014 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| If you have a relatively vertical neck, you'll find that the head restraints are positioned too far forward for comfort. Reclining the seat more than you otherwise would can help with this. But then the seat is reclined more than you would like. see full Nissan Versa Note review | ||
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