| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo C70 | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 181.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 71.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 66.3 in | -11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3837 lb. | 3560 lb. | 277 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.1 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.7 in | -3.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 55.3 in | -8.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 52.4 in | -10.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.3 in | -4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 37.2 ft3 | -24.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -60.2 ft3 |
| 2013 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |