Suzuki Grand Vitara 2000 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 94 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 31 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 3.92 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 34 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
828 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 190 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1.2 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 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 (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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