Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6000 406 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 118.1 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 203.7 in | -22.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.9 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.1 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 5399 lb. | -1719 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.2 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 57.8 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 43.1 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) | 84.8 in (over 2 rows) | 25.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 13.0 | 24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 60 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 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.