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Toyota RAV4 (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota RAV4 and 2009 Ford Explorer specs.

2011 Toyota RAV4 and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Toyota RAV4 Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 113.7 in -9 in
Length 181.1 in 193.4 in -12.3 in
Width 71.5 in 73.7 in -2.2 in
Height 66.3 in 72.8 in -6.5 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 4706 lb. -1026 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 22.5 gal. -6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 39.8 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 59.0 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 55.4 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.4 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 38.7 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 58.9 in -3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 55.5 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 36.9 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.2 in 37.4 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.6 in 53.1 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.3 in 45.3 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.0 in 34.9 in -4.9 in
Total Legroom 110.1 in (over 3 rows) 114.2 in (over 3 rows) -4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.3 ft3 13.6 ft3 -1.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.2 ft3 43.9 ft3 -6.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 83.7 ft3 -10.7 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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