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2012 Toyota RAV4 and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 116.0 in | -11.3 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 204.0 in | -22.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 80.5 in | -9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 74.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 5683 lb. | -2003 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.8 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 64.8 in | -7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 60.8 in | -7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 65.1 in | -9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 60.3 in | -7.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 62.6 in | -10 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 49.3 in | -6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 24.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 51.6 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 94.7 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota RAV4
| 2012 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota RAV4
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review | |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
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