Model Year | 2019 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 176.4 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 68.7 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 58.7 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3042 lb. | 668 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.5 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.1 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 51.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.0 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.6 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 39.6 ft3 | -39.6 |
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 |
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 It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design.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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Prius.