Suzuki Jimny 1998 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 21.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Jimny engine produces 45 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Jimny engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota RAV4 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller. Suzuki Jimny is 64 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 14 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3200 | |
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