Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998 vs Toyota RAV4 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 17 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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 2000 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: | 4.20 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota RAV4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 678 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 1909 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 420 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 829 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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