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Toyota 4Runner (2012) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota 4Runner and 2011 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2012 Toyota 4Runner and 2011 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Toyota 4Runner Toyota RAV4  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@5600
278 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 104.7 in 5.1 in
Length 189.9 in 181.1 in 8.8 in
Width 75.8 in 71.5 in 4.3 in
Height 71.5 in 66.3 in 5.2 in
Curb Weight 4400 lb. 3680 lb. 720 lb.
Fuel Capacity 24.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 8.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 40.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 57.1 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.8 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.8 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.7 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.8 in 55.3 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.7 in 52.4 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.9 in 38.3 in -5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 34.3 in 37.2 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.7 in 52.6 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.3 in 43.3 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.3 in 30.0 in -0.7 in
Total Legroom 103.9 in (over 3 rows) 110.1 in (over 3 rows) -6.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 9.0 ft3 12.3 ft3 -3.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 46.3 ft3 37.2 ft3 9.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 88.8 ft3 73.0 ft3 15.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota 4Runner

2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner 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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