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RAV4 - 2009 4-cylinder vs 6 cylinder

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#21 of 24 Re: RAV4 - 2009 4-cylinder vs 6 cylinder [tnboy] by 13toyotas Sep 03, 2009 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: tnboy (Jan 21, 2009 3:51 pm) Just bought our 2009 last weekend. I tested both the V-6 and 4 cyl. The V-6 is a rocket!! However, there seems to be a good amount of torque steer on the 2WD version. I tested 2 models and they both had it. Made the front end a little squirrelly for a moment. This concerned me because my wife will be driving this to work.   I then tested the 4 cyl to see if it would be a dog in comparison. I was concerned that the 4cyl would be like the smaller 4cyls in the Corollas, etc. I drive a 2008 Matrix with the 1.8L and there are many times I was wishing it had more hp (i drive 150 miles round trip for work so the mileage is why I drive it)   I was pleasantly surprised! At a 179hp, the Rav 4cyl had quite a bit of pep off the line and entering the freeway. No comparison to the Matrix at all.   While the freeway MPG is only 1 MPG different between the V-6 and the 4cyl, the city rating is significantly better on the 4cyl.   In the end, we decided to go with the 4cyl. I have no complaints with the power and pickup, and the wife loves it.
#22 of 24 Re: V4 v V6 [bdyment] by jbenenson Sep 07, 2009 (5:24 am)
Replying to: bdyment (Aug 17, 2009 4:09 am) I have a I4 engine and am totally happy with the performance. I got my '09 RAV4 in the Clunkers for Cash deal, trading in a 1993 4-Runner, and the performance difference between the two is considerable. I'm not one of those people who need high performance so the V6 was never an issue. I like small engines in general, and the I4 is a winner.
#23 of 24 Re: V4 v V6 [losangeles] by tcp2 Sep 14, 2009 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: losangeles (Aug 16, 2009 8:53 am) Weird, you're such a rav4 freak, but you don't even know what the 4 cylinder engine is? I'm calling bull on this one.
#24 of 24 I4, a.k.a. 2AR-FE by jbenenson Sep 29, 2009 (4:55 pm)
I hope you're not referring to me, as I know precisely what the 4-cylinder engine is: 2.5-liter, 179-hp 2AR-FE

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