Model Year | 2020 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.8 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 192.5 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.8 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 68.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4825 lb. | -1115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 44.2 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 57.1 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 | 42.3 ft3 | -4.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 83.7 ft3 | -83.7 |
2020 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 |
2020 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |