2007 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,545 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 211 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota RAV4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
