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Lexus RX (2008) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Lexus RX and 2011 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2008 Lexus RX and 2011 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Lexus RX Toyota RAV4  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
251 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 2,659 mm 0 mm
Length 4,729 mm 4,600 mm 0 mm
Width 1,844 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,855 kg 1,669 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 60 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,036 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,412 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 1,008 mm 979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 973 mm -48 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,336 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,100 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 762 mm -762 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,085 L 348 L -347 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 38.3 1,053 L 37.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,398 L 2,067 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus RX

2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota RAV4

2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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