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Toyota RAV4 (2014) vs. Saturn ION (2005) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2005 Saturn ION specs.

2014 Toyota RAV4 and 2005 Saturn ION Specifications

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2005 Saturn ION

2005 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review
2006 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review
2005 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Had a higher comfort level in the driver seat than in the Mazda 3. see full Saturn ION review
2005 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review
2006 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review
2005 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat space is slightly cramped for the size of the car. see full Saturn ION review
2004 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seats are hard and offer little to no support for back or legs. Especially uncomfortable on long car trips. At 24, I should not be haveing back support issues. I have driven long distances in other cars before, not nearly as uncomfortable as the ION. see full Saturn ION review
2004 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Not much rear seat room at all, and very little place to put feet. It had theatre style seating, that sat rear passengers higher than the front. This was great for visibility. However, headroom was not very great. The seats were not supportive. see full Saturn ION review
 
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