Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
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 | 2,868 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,600 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 60 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 762 mm | 91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 348 L | 145 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,053 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,067 L | 0 L |
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 |
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 |