Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 6 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Despite less power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.3 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2006: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually with a button on the console. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.72 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 24 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Avensis has 66 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Toyota Avensis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota RAV4, so Toyota Avensis quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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