Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,615 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 874 mm | 99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 0 mm | 762 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 997 L | -649 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 35.2 | -34.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 1,860 L | 1 L |
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 |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |