BMW X3 2024 vs Toyota RAV4 2025
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. BMW X3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 381 HP | 183 - 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 650 NM | 221 - 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Toyota RAV4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW X3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 - 8.3 | 5.3 - 6.4 | |
|
BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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: | 208 - 216 mm (8.2 - 8.5 inches) | 191 - 216 mm (7.5 - 8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 4.76 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
|
BMW X3 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X3 is 14 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 1070 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1994 litres | |
|
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW X3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`559 kg | ~ 2`342 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`920 kg | ~ 1`856 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 639 kg | ~ 486 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Toyota RAV4. Therefore, BMW X3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 800 | 37 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X3 has
|
Toyota RAV4 has
| |