Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 268 kW@5150 529 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 3,043 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 5,110 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 2,418 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 93 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 980 mm | -7 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 800 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 487 L | -139 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 1,351 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 2,393 L | 0 L |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
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