2009 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Xterra | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
