Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 85 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 937 mm | 36 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 950 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 886 mm | -124 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 385 L | -37 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |