Model Year | 2020 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.3 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 190.7 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.9 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3370 lb. | 340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.8 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 44.1 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 52.5 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.3 ft3 | -15.3 |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |