Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
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 | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 184.1 in | -3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.4 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.9 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4022 lb. | -342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 34.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 53.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 44.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 31.3 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -5.2 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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |