Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 111.0 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 197.2 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.8 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.5 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3495 lb. | 65 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.2 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.2 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.9 in | -2.6 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 14.4 | 22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |