Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,615 kg | 1,859 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 917 mm | 56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 0 mm | 762 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 898 L | -550 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 31.7 | -30.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 1,880 L | 1 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 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |