Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
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 |
2008 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |