Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.1 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 186.2 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.1 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.1 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3435 lb. | 245 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.4 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 51.0 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.5 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.6 in | -0.2 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 11.4 | 25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 61.6 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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |