BMW X3 2021 vs Toyota RAV4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota RAV4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 199 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 243 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 141 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 457 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X3 is 11 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X3 has 30 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1 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`580 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 47 600 | 27 400 | |
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