Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,658 kg | 1,644 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 965 mm | 8 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) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 974 L | -626 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 34.4 | -33.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 2,115 L | 0 L |
2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |
2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |