Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,615 kg | 1,984 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 869 mm | 104 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 932 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 714 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 467 L | -119 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 1,393 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 2,243 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 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |