Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.1 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 173.8 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.5 in | 3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.5 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3175 lb. | 505 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.5 in | 4.8 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) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 19.0 | 18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 28.6 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 |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |