Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.7 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 181.1 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.5 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.3 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3680 lb. | 524 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.8 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.4 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 52.6 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 43.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 30.0 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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 |