Suzuki Grand Vitara 1997 vs Toyota RAV4 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.4 | |
|
The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
|
Suzuki Grand Vitara is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 1150 litres | |
|
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 142 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Suzuki Grand Vitara has
|
Toyota RAV4 has
| |