Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Nitro | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 104.7 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 178.9 in | 181.1 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 71.5 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 66.3 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3971 lb. | 3680 lb. | 291 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 53.8 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.8 in | 39.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 52.4 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 37.2 ft3 | -5.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Dodge Nitro.
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 |