Toyota RAV4 (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

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2006 Toyota RAV4 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Toyota RAV4	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	110.4 in	-5.7 in
Length	181.1 in	191.1 in	-10 in
Width	71.5 in	73.4 in	-1.9 in
Height	66.3 in	58.1 in	8.2 in
Curb Weight	3527 lb.	3492 lb.	35 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	55.3 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	45.5 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.0 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	56.5 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	56.1 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	35.6 in	2.7 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)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	29 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	16.3 ft³	-4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.2 ft³	16.3	20.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	16.3 ft³	56.7 ft³

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

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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