Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,524 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 78 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 922 mm | 51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 963 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 808 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 915 L | -567 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 2,350 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 3,993 L | -1 L |
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 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |