Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 187.6 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.8 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 72.4 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 4373 lb. | -1073 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.5 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.6 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 34.2 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 36.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 57.1 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 44.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 28.1 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -6.2 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 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |