Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 52 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 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: | 24 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | 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. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 50 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
516 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 402 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 1236 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1 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`830 | 2`070 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 9400 | |
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