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Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2019) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2019 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2009 Toyota Highlander and 2019 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2019  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota RAV4  
Engine 3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
209 hp@5600
212 lb-ft@3600
2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
176 hp@5700
163 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 105.9 in 3.9 in
Length 188.4 in 180.9 in 7.5 in
Width 75.2 in 73.0 in 2.2 in
Height 68.1 in 67.0 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 4508 lb. 3710 lb. 798 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.5 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 57.8 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 54.3 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.0 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 56.4 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 47.7 in 8.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.8 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 78.8 in (over 2 rows) 31.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 37.6 ft3 -27.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 37.6 4.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 0.0 95.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota RAV4

2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota RAV4

2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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