Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.7 in | 0 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 171.7 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.0 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3384 lb. | 143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.1 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 32.0 in | 6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 10.0 | 27.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 63 ft3 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |