BMW Z4 (2006) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2014) Specs

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2006 BMW Z4 and 2014 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	BMW Z4	Toyota RAV4
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	104.7 in	-6.5 in
Length	161.9 in	179.9 in	-18 in
Width	70.1 in	72.6 in	-2.5 in
Height	49.9 in	65.4 in	-15.5 in
Curb Weight	3108 lb.	3435 lb.	-327 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.3 in	39.8 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.5 in	57.3 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.6 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.8 in	-48.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Total Legroom	42 in (over 1 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-37.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.9 ft³	38.4 ft³	-26.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.9 ft³	73.4 ft³	-61.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW Z4

2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review
2006	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review
2005	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	enough leg room for a six-footer (unlike the Miata we almost bought) see full BMW Z4 review

2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review

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

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