| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Lexus RC | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 107.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 184.8 in | -3.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 54.9 in | 11.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 3737 lb. | -377 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 34.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 50.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 44.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 27.3 in | 11 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) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 10.4 | 26.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 62.6 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 2018 Lexus RC.