Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,524 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,039 mm | 972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 973 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 864 mm | -102 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 912 L | -564 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 2,268 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 4,007 L | -2 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 |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |