Suzuki Grand Vitara 2007 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.3 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2006 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: | 4.47 m | 4.40 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 longer than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1951 litres | 1470 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Grand Vitara has 188 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Suzuki Grand Vitara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 481 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`110 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota RAV4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4800 | |
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