Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,661 mm | 4,105 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,844 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,132 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 40 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 991 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,242 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 876 mm | 69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 583 L | -582 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,078 L | 1,623 L | 1 L |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota RAV4.
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L 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 Honda Fit review |