Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
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 | 104.7 in | 109.8 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 188.4 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 75.2 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 68.1 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3979 lb. | -419 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.7 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.7 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 59.5 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.5 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 36.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 55.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 29.2 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |