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2013 Toyota RAV4 and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 179.9 in | 182.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 56.6 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 3262 lb. | 173 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 27.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 12.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota RAV4
| 2013 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 2013 Toyota RAV4
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The CLA's rear legroom stat, a very low 27.1 inches, suggests that adults won't even fit in back. But this stat under-represents reality. At 5-9, I could just manage to site behind myself. More than the limited amount of room, I minded the highly constricted view out. The coupe-like roof line takes a big cut out of the rear side windows. Unlike in the C-Class, the front seats largely block rear seat passengers' view forward. Suffer from claustrophobia? Best avoid the CLA. But, it's a coupe, so what did you expect? see full Mercedes-Benz CLA review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA
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