Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 64 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 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) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 949 L | -601 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 1,934 L | 1 L |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |