Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 104.7 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 181.1 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 71.5 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 66.3 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2954 lb. | 3360 lb. | -406 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 57.1 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 38.3 in | -4.5 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 | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 37.2 ft3 | -25 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -31.7 ft3 |
2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman 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 |