Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.0 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 179.5 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 65.9 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3440 lb. | 50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.6 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 0.0 in | 47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 68.3 ft3 | -68.3 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |