Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki SX4 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota RAV4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1752 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9400 | |
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