Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,961 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,615 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 64 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 996 mm | -23 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) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 453 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 16.0 | -15 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 16.0 | -14 L |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota Avalon.