Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Acura TL | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 107.9 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 189.3 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.7 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3580 lb. | -20 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 34.9 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 12.5 | 24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |