Toyota RAV4 (2012) vs. Kia Stinger (2019) Specs

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2012 Toyota RAV4 and 2019 Kia Stinger Specifications

Model Year	2012	2019
Model	Toyota RAV4	Kia Stinger
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	114.4 in	-9.7 in
Length	181.1 in	190.2 in	-9.1 in
Width	71.5 in	73.6 in	-2.1 in
Height	66.3 in	55.1 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	3360 lb.	3611 lb.	-251 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	38.3 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	56.4 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	55.5 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.6 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.0 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	54.8 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	56.1 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	36.4 in	1.9 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)	79 in (over 2 rows)	31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	23.3 ft³	-11 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.2 ft³	23.3	13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	40.9 ft³	32.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota RAV4

2012 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The first two generations of the Toyota RAVs were much smaller than contemporaneous Honda CR-Vs. More than perhaps any other difference this one probably explains Toyota's lack of segment leadership. The third-generation RAV4, introduced for the 2006 model year, was much larger, and finally about the same size as the Honda. The new RAV4's body is an inch lower, but also a few inches longer. Compared to the CR-V, it's 1.6 inches longer, an inch wider, and 0.7 inches taller. This translates to a slightly roomier interior, and probably the roomiest in the segment unless one includes the boundary-defying Santa Fe Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I have nearly five inches of knee room in the Honda. Quite good, but I have seven inches in the new RAV4. Beyond sheer space, the RAV4's rear seat cushion is a comfortable height off the floor, and its rear seat back reclines over a relatively wide range. The Honda's rear seat back can be set in only two different positions that aren't far apart. Add a third passenger, though, and the rear seat no longer seems so roomy. My three kids aren't large, but they complained about the amount of room. The reason isn't hard to find: for some reason the new RAV4 only offers 48.8 inches of rear hip room. This is much better than the 43.3 inches in the 2012, but still well short of the 53.3 inches in the CR-V. So, while the RAV4 has the edge in knee room, the Honda easily wins a hip room comparison. see full Toyota RAV4 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota RAV4

2012 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The drivers seat has a really long travel - I normally have the seat far back (5'11" with long legs) but I probably had 6 inches of travel further back I could have gone. The seat isn't overadjustable and not too hard to get into a comfortable position. The fake leather is a reasonable facsimile and has heated seats - would have to see how it does in the direct sun. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2013	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room is pretty impressive and seating position is nice. Adjustable rake of the rear seat is a nice touch. Appears to have 3 car seat anchors. The rear seat appears to be the same size as, or maybe even larger than the original Highlander / RX300. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2012 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger

2019 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review

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