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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1512 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4.

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 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 266 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.8:1
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 2586 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1750 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 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 60 L


 

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