Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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 | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.7 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 181.1 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.5 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 66.3 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3560 lb. | -167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.1 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 53.8 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.4 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.3 in | -5 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 | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 37.2 ft3 | -23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -59.1 ft3 |
2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
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 |