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Toyota RAV4 (2009) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2012 Toyota 4Runner specs.

2009 Toyota RAV4 and 2012 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Toyota RAV4 Toyota 4Runner  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@5600
278 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,659 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,600 mm 4,823 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,615 kg 1,996 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 91 L -31 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,367 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,059 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,008 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 836 mm 137 mm
Headroom, Row 3 945 mm 871 mm 74 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,336 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,100 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 762 mm 744 mm 18 mm
Total Legroom 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 348 L 255 L 93 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,053 L 1,311 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,067 L 2,515 L 0 L

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota 4Runner

2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review
 
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