Nissan Sentra 2016 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Nissan Sentra engine produces 22 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Nissan Sentra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Sentra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Nissan Sentra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2006: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually with a button on the console. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 166 mm (6.5 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2006 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... More about Toyota RAV4 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.72 m | |
| Nissan Sentra is 24 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Sentra is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Sentra has 158 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Nissan Sentra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Sentra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Nissan Sentra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`734 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4800 | |
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