Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 121.2 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 202.5 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 76.9 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 68.9 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 4494 lb. | -934 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.2 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.0 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 64.7 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 62.0 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 31.8 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -45.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -67.6 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 2014 Volkswagen Routan.