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4Runner leg room compared to Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ConantTaco, Nov 13, 2022.

  1. Nov 13, 2022 at 4:45 PM
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    ConantTaco

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    Is there any difference in the position of front or rear seats in the 4 Runner compared to the Tacoma and leg room?
    Also let me guess, the front seat still has the same Elbow Bumping room between the Driver and Passenger.
    Also, is there a Tundra size SUV?
     
  2. Nov 13, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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    hiPSI

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    4runner is bigger.
    Sequoia is Tundra sized. Go to Toyota. Com.
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2022 at 5:32 PM
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    908tacoma

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  5. Nov 13, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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    TacoTime55

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    My step dad has a 2017 4Runner...he's over 6ft tall and is comfortable.

    I sat shotgun and the 4R definitely has more legroom than my 2021 Sport.
     
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    4Runner's have significantly more leg room and more comfortable seats. The elbow room between the driver and passenger seats is also significantly larger. I miss my 2017 and 2020 4Runner's at times, but not the fuel economy or detailing them.
     
  7. Nov 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM
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    Grimble27

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    The rear seat leg room difference between a 4runner and a Tacoma is 3 tenths of an inch (32.9 vs 32.6 inches).
     
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    Except when you actually ride in a 4Runner back seat vs the Tacoma back seat. Feels like six inches easily. I've had both.
    I have a Tacoma because I really don't want to haul anyone but one passenger.
     
  9. Nov 13, 2022 at 6:32 PM
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    Bullshit, I own a ‘17 4runner and a ‘21 DCSB Tacoma and the 4runner has about 5-6 inches more rear seat leg room.
     
  10. Nov 13, 2022 at 7:53 PM
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    Yep.
     
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    I own a 2008 Sequoia and it’s a HUGE whale of a suv. Seats are large like a huge lazy-boy chair. Perfect for road trips!! It can do some easy trails and fire roads no problem.

    Daily driver, too big for me. Might sell it for a Land Cruiser now that the kids are getting older.
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2022 at 3:17 AM
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    I have an 18 Tacoma and a 20 4Runner. The 4Runner feels like hopping into a Chevy Tahoe in comparison. I’m exaggerating a bit, but elbow room, leg room and overall comfortability is substantially better in the Runner. The Tacoma is still more fun to drive though.
     
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  13. Nov 14, 2022 at 4:59 AM
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    Same the others have said, I own a 21 taco and a 15 4runner, and have sat in the rear seat of a DC Taco, the 4runner is definitely roomier in the front and back, softer ride too.
     
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  14. Nov 14, 2022 at 5:24 AM
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    It’s best just to test drive both l, and if you nerd out on numbers bring a tape or look up specs in the site.
     
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    Soccer dad's is the level lifted black wheels I stayed at a KOA once derision term.

    To avoid said derision, I lifted 1" of real ground clearance, (tires, real being at the axle lines) painted my wheels silver and use the bed a minimum of 8 times a year. :D

    OTOH I also have the low weight 5 lug pool service model. Which qualifies for the 'that's not a real truck' wise cracks. :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Nov 16, 2022 at 9:45 PM
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    2021 Tacoma and 2020 4Runner. 4Runner has better seats and more room. Drove a 2018? Sequoia a couple times, it’s huge compared to the other two vehicles.
     
  18. Nov 16, 2022 at 10:40 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    The new Sequoia's are pretty nice.
     
  19. Nov 16, 2022 at 10:44 PM
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    4runner has more leg room. The floor isn’t as high up as the Tacoma so it feels way more spacious.
     

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