BMW 3 series 1983 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
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| 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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.7 | 2.0 - 2.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 - 170 HP | 136 - 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 230 NM | 194 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 - 18 seconds | 9.3 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.0 | 6.6 - 10.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 - 140 mm (4.9 - 5.5 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 18 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | 1470 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 161 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 1045 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`610 | ~ 2`134 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4200 | |
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