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2009 Toyota Rav4 SUV
MSRP: from $21,500
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,360 - 3,560
GVWR: 4,430 - 4,720
Max. towing capacity: 1,500 (4-cylinder)
2,000; 3,500 (Tow Package) (V6)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 15.9
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 34.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
V6; 4-cyl. w/ 3rd row: 11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.2 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT-i
Displacement: 2,494
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.9 x 98.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 179 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 172 at 4,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 21 - 22 (FWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27 - 28 (FWD)
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT-i
Displacement: 3,456
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Power [hp]: 269 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 246 at 4,700
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 27 (FWD)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.20, 1.41, 1.02
Final Drive: 2.92
Available with: 4-cyl. FWD
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.19, 1.41, 1.02
Final Drive: 3.08
Available with: 4-cyl. AWD
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.24, 2.36, 1.52, 1.05, 0.76
Final Drive: 3.08
Available with: 6-cylinder
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 181.9
Width [in.]: 73.0
Height [in.]: 68.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 104.7
Front Track [in.]: 61.4
Rear Track [in.]: 61.4
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 7.5
Approach Angle [in.]: 29.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 25.0
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 108.2
139.2 (with 3rd row)
Seating Capacity: 5 / 7 (with 3rd row)
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.8
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 39.7
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.8
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 38.3
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 30.0
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.1
2. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.3
3. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.6
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.8
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 52.4
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 43.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 37.2
73.0 (2nd and 3rd row folded)
12.3 (behind 3rd row)
Standard Features
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 215/70 R16 all-season tires
  • 3 12v power outlets
  • 4 doors
  • 4-speed automatic transmission
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Auto-off headlights
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Auxiliary input jacks
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center armrest with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power door locks
  • Power rear quarter windows
  • Power windows; with one-touch open / close for driver
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear cargo door
  • Rear reclining, 60/40 split-folding bench seats with fore/aft adjustment
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Remote trunk release
  • Storage: front doors, front seat-backs
  • Sun visor extensions
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • XM Satellite Radio preparation
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 9.8 (4-cylinder)
6.7 (6-cylinder)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 17.1 (4-cylinder)
15.3 (6-cylinder)