BMW X3 2006 vs Toyota RAV4 2006

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BMW X3
2006 - 2010
Toyota RAV4
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 2.4

Performance

Power: 143 - 286 HP136 - 177 HP
Torque: 200 - 580 NM194 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 12 seconds9.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 10.06.6 - 10.3
BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, BMW X3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
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Ground clearance: 201 mm (7.9 inches)180 mm (7.1 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: 4.57 m4.40 m
Width: 1.85 m1.83 m
Height: 1.67 m1.70 m
BMW X3 is larger, but slightly lower.
BMW X3 is 17 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres586 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1560 litres1470 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW X3 has 106 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. 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 BMW X3 (by 90 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.8 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 (kg): ~ 2`289~ 2`134
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 68005200
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • higher ground clearance
Toyota RAV4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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