Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,583 kg | 2,298 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 83 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,212 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 935 mm | 25 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,065 L | 691 L | -690 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 | 1,948 L | 36.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 3,296 L | -3 L |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |