Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 23 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2006: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually with a button on the console. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Avensis Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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 Avensis 2006 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine Toyota RAV4 2006 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... More about Toyota RAV4 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.68 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 24 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Avensis has 66 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Toyota Avensis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota RAV4, so Toyota Avensis quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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