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Please house I need your advice on this suv 2009 Toyota RAV4 4 cylinder engine Vs 6 cylinder engine
The maintenance cost
Fuel matter
Durability
In short your views
Thanks

I4 for fuel economy

V6 for power.

I would prefer a V6 though because of the know issues associated the the 2azfe engine offered in the 4 cylinder. Besides the Rav 4 isn't that heavy so the V6 fuel economy would still be pocket friendly.

The I4 is okay, I think 2Az engine is for 2005- 2007 model while 2008 - 2010 engine is 2AR-FE.

Aanumi16:
The I4 is okay, I think 2Az engine is for 2005- 2007 model while 2008 - 2010 engine is 2AR-FE.

2AZ engine is for 2006-2009. 2AR engine is for 2010 upwards

For me though, a 4 cylinder engine is no slouch, but I don't deem it adequate for an SUV. This is just me.

If you are to choose a 4 cylinder for the rav4 then do well to stay away from the dreadful 2AZ engine which comes in the 2008 model and below. To be sure you are getting the 2AR-FE 2.5L engine for the rav4 stick to 2010 upwards else 6 cylinder all the way.

City driving MPG maybe lower for the 6 cylinder, but it's negligible on highway.

V6 IS BETTER OF COURSE

Thank you all I will go for the 4cylider engine but 2010

Gurus is there any difference between the base,sport and the limited version in of engine and transmission?,I know there are different in physical structure.
Thanks

freemayor4u:
Gurus is there any difference between the base,sport and the limited version in of engine and transmission?,I know there are different in physical structure.
Thanks

No, the specified drivetrain is the same across different trims.