Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.6 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 197.1 in | -16 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 70.4 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3655 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 61.3 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 61.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.7 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 50.8 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 40.7 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 33.2 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -7.7 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 2015 Ford Explorer.