Toyota RAV4 (2014) vs. Honda Civic (2017) Specs
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2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2017 Honda Civic Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2017 |
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Model |
Toyota RAV4 |
Honda Civic |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
104.7 in |
106.3 in |
-1.6 in |
Length |
179.9 in |
177.9 in |
2 in |
Width |
72.6 in |
70.8 in |
1.8 in |
Height |
65.4 in |
56.5 in |
8.9 in |
Curb Weight |
3435 lb. |
2815 lb. |
620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.9 gal. |
12.4 gal. |
3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.8 in |
39.3 in |
0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.3 in |
57.0 in |
0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.2 in |
53.7 in |
0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.6 in |
42.3 in |
0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.9 in |
37.4 in |
1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.4 in |
55.0 in |
0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
48.8 in |
48.8 in |
0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
37.2 in |
36.0 in |
1.2 in |
Total Legroom |
79.8 in (over 2 rows) |
78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
38.4 ft3 |
25.7 ft3 |
12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
73.4 ft3 |
46.2 ft3 |
27.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4
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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic
2016 |
From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car.
In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others.
The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited.
The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average.
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2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy.
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