Chevrolet SS (2016) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet SS and 2014 Toyota RAV4 specs.
2016 Chevrolet SS and 2014 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2014 |
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Model |
Chevrolet SS |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
114.8 in |
104.7 in |
10.1 in |
Length |
195.5 in |
179.9 in |
15.6 in |
Width |
74.7 in |
72.6 in |
2.1 in |
Height |
57.9 in |
65.4 in |
-7.5 in |
Curb Weight |
3997 lb. |
3435 lb. |
562 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.8 gal. |
15.9 gal. |
2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.7 in |
39.8 in |
-1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
59.1 in |
57.3 in |
1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
57.2 in |
54.2 in |
3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.3 in |
42.6 in |
-0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.0 in |
38.9 in |
-0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
59.0 in |
55.4 in |
3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
58.0 in |
48.8 in |
9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.7 in |
37.2 in |
2.5 in |
Total Legroom |
82 in (over 2 rows) |
79.8 in (over 2 rows) |
2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.4 ft3 |
38.4 ft3 |
-22 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.4 ft3 |
73.4 ft3 |
-57 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
2015 |
Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat.
Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger.
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2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4
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
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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