Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 118.9 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 205.0 in | -23.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.4 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 70.4 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 62.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 59.1 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 61.3 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.8 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 57.6 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 48.3 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 33.2 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -31.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -43.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.