Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 116.0 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 202.0 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 79.0 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 76.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 5636 lb. | -2336 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 65.3 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 64.4 in | -10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 65.2 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 60.6 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 61.7 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 49.1 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 25.6 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -35.9 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |