Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.9 in | 7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 180.9 in | 19.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 73.0 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 67.0 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3490 lb. | 714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 47.7 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 37.6 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 85.2 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 |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |