Toyota Carina E 1992 vs Toyota RAV4 2000

 
Toyota Carina E
1992 - 1994
Toyota RAV4
2000 - 2003
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
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: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 158 HP150 HP
Torque: 186 NM192 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds10.6 seconds
Toyota Carina E is more dynamic to drive.
Toyota Carina E engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 6 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Toyota Carina E reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.58.8
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km9.4 l/100km
The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Toyota Carina E consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Toyota Carina E over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Carina E consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres57 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle640 km in combined cycle
680 km with real consumption600 km with real consumption
Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Toyota RAV4 2000: Vehicle has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential.

Engines

Engine production duration: 21 years14 years
Engine spread: Used also on Toyota CelicaInstalled 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 RAV4 2000 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 2000 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.20 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.41 m1.69 m
Toyota Carina E is 33 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Carina E is 28 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 470 litres400 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
Toyota Carina E has more luggage capacity.
Toyota Carina E has 70 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Carina E is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`825
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

high
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Carina E has serious deffects in 295 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12002800
Pros and Cons: Toyota Carina E has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • timing chain engine
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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