BMW X3 2004 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X3 is 16 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1470 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 meters | 10.2 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`255 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5200 | |
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