BMW X3 2006 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 48 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.3 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine Toyota RAV4 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but lower. BMW X3 is 17 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 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`260 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3600 | |
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