What Changed

Third generation Rav4 is significantly larger. Wheelbase has increased by 6.7 inches, width by 3.2 in, and overall length by about a foot including the externally mounted spare. V6 power and 3-row seating are offered for the first time.

Comparison to Prior Model

2006 Toyota RAV4 2005 Toyota RAV4
2006 Toyota RAV4 2005 Toyota RAV4
Price Range ($) $20,300 - $23,735 $18,750 - $21,200
Length (in) 181.1 166.6
Wheelbase (in) 104.7 98.0
Width (in) 71.5 68.3
Height (in) 68.7 65.7
Track (in) 61.4 59.3
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 442.1 375.6
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3300-3655 2897-3186
Legroom Total (in.)
  • 80.1 (First 2 rows)
  • 110.1
 75.0
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
  • 105.0 (First 2 rows)
  • 139.0
 93.6
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
  • 37.2 (Behind row 2)
  • 12.3
 29.2
Driven Wheels
  • FWD
  • AWD
  • FWD
  • 4WD
Engines
  • 2.4l I4 (166-bhp)
  • 3.5l V6 (269-bhp)
  • 2.4l I4 (161-bhp)
Transmissions A4, A5 A4, M5
City MPG 20-24 22-24
Highway MPG 27-31 27-30
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