Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 104.7 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 181.1 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 71.5 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.3 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 3360 lb. | -516 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 53.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.4 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.3 in | -2.9 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 37.2 ft3 | -18.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra 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 |