Honda Civic 2008 vs Toyota RAV4 2006

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Honda Civic
2008 - 2011
Toyota RAV4
2006 - 2009
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Honda Civic is available with front wheel drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.22.0 - 2.4

Performance

Power: 99 - 201 HP136 - 177 HP
Torque: 127 - 340 NM194 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 15 seconds9.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 9.16.6 - 10.3
Honda Civic petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, Honda Civic equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.27 m4.40 m
Width: 1.79 m1.83 m
Height: 1.46 m1.70 m
Honda Civic is smaller.
Honda Civic is 13 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 24 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres586 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1470 litres
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space.
Honda Civic has 101 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`732~ 2`134
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 42005200
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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