Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.7 in | 16.4 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 181.1 in | 23.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 66.3 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4470 lb. | 3360 lb. | 1110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.8 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 55.3 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 52.4 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 52.6 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 43.3 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 30.0 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 36.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |