Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
Electric 362 hp 325 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 116.5 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 196.0 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 77.3 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.5 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 4647 lb. | -1087 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 35.3 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.7 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.4 in | 2.9 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 31.6 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2014 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Tesla Model S.