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2006 Toyota RAV4 and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 53 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 813 mm | 160 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 0 mm | 762 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 283 L | 65 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 10.0 | -9 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 10.0 | -8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
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