Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 2 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Suzuki Grand Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2003 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: | 4.00 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 9 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
758 litres | 1909 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 216 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 1151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota RAV4, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
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