Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Cadillac SRX | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 116.4 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 179.9 in | 194.9 in | -15 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 72.6 in | 0 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 67.8 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 4164 lb. | -729 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.3 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 56.3 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.0 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.6 in | -43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.2 in | -24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 | 30 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 | 32.4 ft3 | 6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.4 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The first two generations of the Toyota RAVs were much smaller than contemporaneous Honda CR-Vs. More than perhaps any other difference this one probably explains Toyota's lack of segment leadership. The third-generation RAV4, introduced for the 2006 model year, was much larger, and finally about the same size as the Honda. The new RAV4's body is an inch lower, but also a few inches longer. Compared to the CR-V, it's 1.6 inches longer, an inch wider, and 0.7 inches taller. This translates to a slightly roomier interior, and probably the roomiest in the segment unless one includes the boundary-defying Santa Fe Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I have nearly five inches of knee room in the Honda. Quite good, but I have seven inches in the new RAV4. Beyond sheer space, the RAV4's rear seat cushion is a comfortable height off the floor, and its rear seat back reclines over a relatively wide range. The Honda's rear seat back can be set in only two different positions that aren't far apart. Add a third passenger, though, and the rear seat no longer seems so roomy. My three kids aren't large, but they complained about the amount of room. The reason isn't hard to find: for some reason the new RAV4 only offers 48.8 inches of rear hip room. This is much better than the 43.3 inches in the 2012, but still well short of the 53.3 inches in the CR-V. So, while the RAV4 has the edge in knee room, the Honda easily wins a hip room comparison. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The drivers seat has a really long travel - I normally have the seat far back (5'11" with long legs) but I probably had 6 inches of travel further back I could have gone. The seat isn't overadjustable and not too hard to get into a comfortable position. The fake leather is a reasonable facsimile and has heated seats - would have to see how it does in the direct sun. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2013 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is pretty impressive and seating position is nice. Adjustable rake of the rear seat is a nice touch. Appears to have 3 car seat anchors. The rear seat appears to be the same size as, or maybe even larger than the original Highlander / RX300. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The car is very comfortable to ride in. My SRX has all the bells and whistles with electric seat controls. I often adjust the lumbar support to my needs depending on how bad my back is hurting that day. Heated seats also make for a very warm tush on a cold day. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rooms for me so room for friends to ride without being cramped see full Cadillac SRX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My 10 year old son is already over 5 feet and he fits behind me OK. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2006 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Much smaller compare to the R-class. The third row is a joke. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For how big the SRX looks, it's passenger space is somewhat craped. It's not terrible by any means, but it's not very roomy either. see full Cadillac SRX review |