Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Kia Sportage 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 14 HP less power than Kia Sportage, but torque is 6 NM more than Kia Sportage. Despite less power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Toyota RAV4 has 4x4: 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 196 mm (7.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sportage can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Sportage version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Kia Sportage 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 is 5 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 667 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota RAV4 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Toyota RAV4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4800 | |
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