Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,558 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 64 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 861 mm | 112 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) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 323 L | 25 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 11.4 | -10.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 11.4 | -9.4 L |
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 |