Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 113.8 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 192.4 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.6 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4195 lb. | -515 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.9 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.4 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.6 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 43.5 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 40.0 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 23.4 in | 6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 12.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | 5.4 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 |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review |