Toyota RAV4 (2013) vs. Fiat 500 (2013) Specs

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2013 Toyota RAV4 and 2013 Fiat 500 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Toyota RAV4	Fiat 500
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	90.6 in	14.1 in
Length	179.9 in	139.6 in	40.3 in
Width	72.6 in	64.1 in	8.5 in
Height	65.4 in	59.8 in	5.6 in
Curb Weight	3435 lb.	2477 lb.	958 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	10.5 gal.	5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	49.4 in	7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	47.9 in	6.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	40.7 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	35.6 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	46.4 in	9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.8 in	42.6 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	31.7 in	5.5 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	72.4 in (over 2 rows)	7.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	9.5 ft³	28.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.4 ft³	30.1 ft³	43.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota RAV4

2013 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 2013 Toyota RAV4

2013 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

2013 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Fiat 500

2013 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	Few seats fit everyone well. For me, the "sport seats" in the Abarth were short on both lateral and lower back support. The seatback reclines in steps, and none of the detents was quite right. Try to relax, and you'll find that the headrests are hard and uncomfortably shaped. see full Fiat 500 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Fiat 500

2013 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I like to drive small cars, but I am a large man. (6'3" and about 290lbs.) I love the seating position of the Fiat, as it sits higher, so I don't have to bend down as far to get in, as on the Mini Cooper or the Miatas I used to drive. The driving position is more upright, which I find more comfortable as well. The base model (Pop) seats are comfortable, though I would like to have the leather seats of the "Lounge" model. Ride quality is very good. There is no harshness and I easily rate it better than the Honda Civic I traded for it (2006) and many other, larger cars I drove. It is also one of the quieter cars I've owned. see full Fiat 500 review
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat very nice for money.. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great room in front seat, and I'm tall at 6 feet. There are still enough inches above my head to wear a hat. I think the comfortable adjustable seats could accomodate anyone. I bought the cloth seats and I prefer them to the leather seats in my other see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Really comfortable driver's seat, but the armrest is annoying. see full Fiat 500 review

2013 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	As previously mentioned, I would not want to use my rear seat on a regular basis. It is tight in back, and I think of it as emergency seating. see full Fiat 500 review
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Yeah, don't try to ride in the back if you are as big as me. But my kids 8 & 11 fit just fine. My family of 4 has taken the Fiat on several small family trips. I wouldn't drive with them more than a couple of hours each way, as they start to get antsy, but the kids love the car for short trips. see full Fiat 500 review
2013	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat is what it is..Small but bigger then you think.. I'm 5'9 and there is still leg room behind me..But for any real distance I would think it's better for kids.. This isn't really a "Con" as your buyig a small car for fun and mileage not leg room... You think this is small try a mini-Cooper back seat see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat is pretty small, but no smaller than most little cars. The seats do fold down for cargo. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Forget about the rear seat unless you are carrying around people who really like you, or people with really short legs. There's plenty of room up front, but not so much in the back. I usually leave the seats folded to expand the cargo room. see full Fiat 500 review
2012	2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	if you need to regularly have adults sitting in the rear seat this may not be the car for you. the rear seat is fine for kids or even small adults occasionally. see full Fiat 500 review

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