Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,615 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 927 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 963 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 831 mm | -69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 934 L | -586 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 2,359 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 4,072 L | -2 L |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |