| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 169.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in | 0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 70.4 in | -4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 3433 lb. | -73 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 52.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 47.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 26.0 | 11.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.