2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 579 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.

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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Toyota Sienna 2008 Toyota RAV4
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Sienna RAV4
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3455 cc 3546 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 266 HP 269 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 334 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 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 76 L 60 L