Model Year | 2019 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 188.8 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 59.0 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3662 lb. | -172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.9 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 55.0 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.0 ft3 | -15 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 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 |
2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy.