BMW X3 2011 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota RAV4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but lower. BMW X3 is 28 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X3 has 36 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 152 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.9 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`285 | 2`070 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 9400 | |
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