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Toyota RAV4 (2009) vs. Honda Accord (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2012 Honda Accord specs.

2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2012 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Toyota RAV4 Honda Accord  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 110.2 in -5.5 in
Length 181.1 in 194.1 in -13 in
Width 71.5 in 72.7 in -1.2 in
Height 66.3 in 58.1 in 8.2 in
Curb Weight 3560 lb. 3553 lb. 7 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 41.4 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 58.2 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 56.6 in -2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.5 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 38.5 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 56.4 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 54.3 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.2 in 1.1 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) 79.7 in (over 2 rows) 30.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.3 ft3 14.0 ft3 -1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.2 ft3 14.0 23.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 14.0 ft3 59 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota RAV4

2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2011 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review
2013 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
CVT FWD
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review
 
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