| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Scion xD | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 96.9 in | 7.8 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 154.7 in | 26.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 67.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 60.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 2625 lb. | 735 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 51.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 51.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 50.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 50.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 10.5 | 26.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | 37.3 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Scion xD.