Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 118.9 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 202.0 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.3 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 69.3 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1027 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.2 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 59.2 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 65.3 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 65.9 in | -13.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.9 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 60.5 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 50.1 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 34.0 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -42.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -68.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 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 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 |
2008 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 |