Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 98.7 in | 6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 161.1 in | 20 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 67.9 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 59.0 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 2884 lb. | 476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.8 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.7 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 49.3 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.5 in | 4.8 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) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 12.0 | 25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.