Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 188.0 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 77.5 in | -6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 4264 lb. | -904 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 61.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.5 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 61.4 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.6 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 38.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 59.7 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 49.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 30.2 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -14.6 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 |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |