Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Tucson | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,326 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,524 kg | 1,470 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 58 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 945 mm | 28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 0 mm | 762 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 643 L | -295 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 22.7 | -21.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 1,855 L | 1 L |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |