Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 176.4 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.7 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 3042 lb. | 318 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 52.7 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.2 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.0 in | 2.3 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 21.6 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 33.4 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2015 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
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