Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Lexus SC | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.1 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 178.5 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.0 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 53.1 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3840 lb. | -313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.2 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.8 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.7 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 27.1 in | 12.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 46.6 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 49.5 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 27.1 in | 11.2 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) | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 39.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 8.8 | 28.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus SC.