2012 Toyota RAV4

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1 2012 RAV4 Product Information

Note: All specs are for both two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) unless otherwise noted.
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2012 RAV4 Product Information
ENGINE FOUR-CYLINDER V6
Type, Materials 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, doubleoverhead
cam, 16-valve with
dual VVT-i
3.5-liter, six-cylinder, doubleoverhead
cam, 24-valve with
dual VVT-i
Valvetrain DOHC, four-valve/cylinder DOHC, four-valve/cylinder
Displacement 2,494 cc 3,456 cc
Bore x Stroke 3.54 x 3.86 in. 3.70 x 3.27 in.
Compression Ratio 10.4:1 10.8:1
Horsepower (SAE Net) 179 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque 172 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm 246 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
Ignition System Electronic, Toyota Direct
Ignition (TDI)
Electronic, Toyota Direct
Ignition (TDI)
Fuel System SFI SFI
Recommended Fuel 87-octane unleaded or higher 87-octane unleaded or higher
Emission Certification ULEV II ULEV II
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy*
(city/highway MPG)
22/28 (2WD)
21/27 (4WD)
19/27 (2WD)
19/26 (4WD)
*2012 EPA MPG Estimates. Actual mileage will vary.
DRIVETRAIN FOUR-CYLINDER V6
Layout 2WD/Electric On-Demand 4WD 2WD/Electric On-Demand
4WD
Transmission Type 4-speed ECT-i automatic
(2WD/4WD)
5-speed ECT-i automatic
(2WD/4WD)
Gear Ratios 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
3.943/3.938
2.197/2.194
1.413/1.411
1.020/1.019
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3.145/3.141
4.235/4.235
2.360/2.360
1.517/1.517
1.047/1.047
0.756/0.756
3.378/3.378
Differential Ratio 2.923/3.080 3.080/3.080
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Note: All specs are for both two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) unless otherwise noted.
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2012 RAV4 Product Information
CHASSIS AND BODY FOUR-CYLINDER V6
Suspension - Front Independent MacPherson strut
with stabilizer bar
Independent MacPherson strut
with stabilizer bar
- Rear Double wishbone coil spring
with stabilizer bar
Double wishbone coil spring
with stabilizer bar
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter
(front/rear)
1.0/0.87 in. 1.0/0.87 in.
Steering - Type Power assisted rack and pinion Power assisted rack and pinion
- Overall Ratio 14.6:1 14.6:1
- Turns (lock to lock) 2.7 turns 2.7 turns
- Turning Circle Diameter
(curb to curb)
34.8 Ft. (16- and 17-inch tires)
36.8 Ft. (18-inch tires)
34.8 Ft. (17-inch tires)
36.8 Ft. (18-inch tires)
Brakes - Front Type
- Front Diameter
- Front Swept Area
- Rear Type
- Rear Diameter
- Rear Swept Area
- Total Swept Area
- Parking
Ventilated disc
11.8/10.8 in.
(w/ and w/o third seat)
237.5/206.8 sq. in.
(w/ and w/o third seat)
Solid disc
11.2 in.
191.9 sq. in.
429.4/398.7 sq. in.
(w/ and w/o third seat)
Hand operated
Ventilated disc
11.8 in.
237.5 sq. in.
Solid disc
11.2 in.
191.9 sq. in.
429.4 sq. in.
Hand operated
Anti-lock Braking System Standard Standard
Wheel Size 6.5 x 16 in. (standard on Base)
7.0 x 17 in. (available on Base,
standard on Limited)
7.5 x 18 in. (standard on Sport)
7.0 x 17 in. (standard on Base,
Limited)
7.5 x 18 in. (standard on Sport)
Wheel Type and Material Standard steel w/wheel cap
(Base)
Standard aluminum alloy
(Limited/Sport)
Optional aluminum alloy (Base)
Standard styled steel (Base)
Standard aluminum alloy
(Limited/Sport)
Optional aluminum alloy (Base)
Tire Size P215/70R16 (Base)
P225/65R17 (available on
Base, standard on Limited)
P235/55R18 (Sport)
P225/65R17 (available on
Base, standard on Limited)
6.5 x 17 in. (standard on Base,
available on Base four-cylinder)
P235/55R18 (Sport)
Tire Type All-season steel-belted radial
blackwalls
All-season steel-belted radial
blackwalls
Spare Tire/Wheel Full-size Full-size
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Note: All specs are for both two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) unless otherwise noted.
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2012 RAV4 Product Information
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 104.7 in.
Overall Length 181.9 in. (with spare tire cover)
178.7 (Sport Appearance Package)
Overall Width 71.5/73.0 in. (w/o and w/ overfender)
Overall Height 66.3/68.7 in. (w/o and w/ roof rails- two-row)
66.5/69.1 in. (w/o and w/ roof rails-three-row)
Tread Width (front/rear) 61.4/61.4
61.8/61.8 (V6 Sport)
Ground Clearance 7.5 in.
Approach/Departure Angle 29/25
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity 5 (7 with available third-row)
Headroom w/o moonroof with moonroof
- First 40.8 in. 39.5 in.
- Second 39.7 in. 39.7 in.
- Third 37.2 in. 37.2 in.
Legroom - First
- Second
- Third
41.8 in.
38.3 in.
30.0 in.
Shoulder Room - First
- Second
- Third
57.1 in.
55.3 in.
52.6 in.
Hip Room - First
- Second
- Third
53.8 in.
52.4 in.
43.3 in.
EPA Cargo Volume
- Behind front row w/ second and third row folded:
- Behind second row w/ third row folded (three row
model):
73.0 cu. ft.
37.2 cu. ft.
- Behind second-row in two-row model:
- Behind third row (three row model):
36.4 cu. ft.
12.3 cu. ft.
EPA Interior Volume Two-row model:
Three-row model:
144.6 cu. ft.
144.4 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume Two-row model (first/second):
Three-row model (first/second/third):
57.4/ 50.8 cu. ft.
57.4/ 49.8/32.0 cu. ft.
EPA Class Small SUV
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Note: All specs are for both two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) unless otherwise noted.
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2012 RAV4 Product Information
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES FOUR-CYLINDER V6
Curb Weight (2WD/4WD) 3,360/3,494 lbs. (Base)
3,439/3,576lbs. (Limited)
3,435/3,569 lbs. (Sport)
3,529/3,670 lbs. (Base)
3,560/3,699 lbs. (Limited)
3,560/3,699 lbs. (Sport)
Payload 2WD:
(two-row/three-row models)
4WD:
1,070/1,370 lbs. (Base)
991/1,291 lbs. (Limited)
955 lbs. (Sport)
1,041/1,371 lbs. (Base)
959/1,289 lbs. (Limited)
966 lbs. (Sport)
1,071/1,366 lbs. (Base)
1,040/1,335 lbs. (Limited)
1,040 lbs. (Sport)
1,050/1,345 lbs. (Base)
1,021/1,316 lbs. (Limited)
1,021 lbs. (Sport)
GVWR 2WD:
(two-row/three-row models) 4WD:
4,430/4,730 lbs.
4,535/4,865 lbs.
4,600/4,895 lbs.
4,720/5,015 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs. 2,000 lbs. (standard towing)
3,500 lbs. (w/ Tow Package)
Maximum Tongue Weight 150 lbs. 200/350 lbs. (w/ Tow Package)
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.9 gal.
Engine Oil 4.2 qt. 6.0 qt.
Cooling System 1.8 gal. 2.4 gal.
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Note: All specs are for both two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) unless otherwise noted.
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2012 RAV4 Product Information
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
Base
• P215/70R16 tires with 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and full size spare tire
• P225/65R17 tires with 17-inch five-spoke styled steel wheels with full size spare tire (V6 only)
• Color keyed bumpers, rear door handle and rear spoiler
• Color-keyed full-size combination hard/soft outside spare tire cover
• Black door handles and grille
• Power outside mirrors with folding feature
• Remote keyless entry
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto-off feature
• Roof-mounted SiriusXM RadioTM antenna
• Black rear step bumper protect

Comments

  • corpgovcorpgov Member Posts: 1
    So, from a glance at the specs, it looks to be the same as the 2011 model RAV 4. Any significant differences? I wish they upped the gas mileage but looks the same.
  • choochoomanchoochooman Member Posts: 38
    where did u get the information from on the 2012 rav?
  • zeeboyzeeboy Member Posts: 25
    I took a look at the 2012 RAV4 at my local dealership.

    The safety ratings on the window sticker were disturbingly low.
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