Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,658 kg | 1,824 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 75 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 935 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 884 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,133 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 795 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 283 L | 65 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 968 L | -967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 2,214 L | 0 L |
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 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |