Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Spectra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.8 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 171.3 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.3 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.9 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 2844 lb. | 516 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 52.4 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.9 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.4 in | 2.9 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) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 18.3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 20.2 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 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |