Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 181.1 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 66.3 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2661 lb. | 3360 lb. | -699 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.7 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.4 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 38.3 in | -5.2 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 | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 37.2 ft3 | -22.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -58.2 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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 |