Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,615 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 973 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 922 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 742 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 292 L | 56 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 2,701 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 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |