Nissan X-Trail 2006 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Nissan X-Trail is more dynamic to drive. Nissan X-Trail engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Nissan X-Trail reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2003: Toyota has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 Nissan X-Trail engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota RAV4 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
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Nissan X-Trail is larger, but slightly lower. Nissan X-Trail is 25 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
| Nissan X-Trail has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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