| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Lexus LS | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 278 hp@5600 312 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 115.2 in | -10.5 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 197.4 in | -16.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 58.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3990 lb. | -430 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.7 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.2 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.3 in | -4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 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) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 28.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 20.2 | 17 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 52.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Lexus LS.