| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 183.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 70.9 in | -4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 4050 lb. | -490 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 31.3 in | 7 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) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 27.9 | 9.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 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 |
| 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |