Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6600 244 Nm@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,511 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 1,615 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,008 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 973 mm | -97 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 348 L | 23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,053 L | 12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 2,067 L | 11.1 |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |