DRIVER EYE / SEAT HEIGHT: 4Runner vs. RAV4

[malibu99]

I’m considering buying the 4Runner because, when I test drove both the 4Runner and RAV4, I felt like I sat up much higher in the 4Runner.

Sitting higher makes it easier to avoid the glare of bright oncoming headlights at night and improves my overall visibility.

However, I noticed the 4Runner has a ground clearance of 9.2 inches, while the RAV4 Hybrid has 8.1 inches—only about a one-inch difference.

If the ground clearance is so close, I’m wondering how much higher the driver eye height actually is in the 4Runner compared to the RAV4.

For context, I’m 5’1”, so this difference really matters to me.

Thanks!

 

[visually oriented]

Note that the amount of ground clearance differs from model to model. Here are the numbers from a earlier post:

Approach Angle / Departure Angle / Breakover / Ground Clearance

	SR5	Sport, Limited, Platinum	Off-Road	TRD Pro / Trailhutner
Approach Angle	18 degrees	18 degrees	19 degrees	33 degrees
Departure Angle	22 degrees	22 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees
Breakover Angle	23 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees	24 degrees
Ground Clearance	8.1 inches	8.8 inches	9.1 inches	10.1 inches

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/thr...ance-approach-departure-breakover-angle.1295/

As far as eye height that is a harder question... it's not a spec typically given by manufacturers. I think you will have to physically compare the vehicles. You can measure the height of the seat in its highest position.