2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4

To start off, both 2009 Toyota Sienna and 2009 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Toyota RAV4
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Sienna RAV4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3456 cc 3546 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 267 HP 269 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 334 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 1355 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


 

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