Toyota Starlet 1990 vs Toyota 4-Runner 1989

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Toyota Starlet
1990 - 1996
Toyota 4-Runner
1989 - 1995
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: Manual Manual/Automatic
Toyota Starlet is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Toyota 4-Runner has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Toyota Starlet is available with front wheel drive, while Toyota 4-Runner can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 (petrol)2.4 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Toyota 4-Runner is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 75 HP90 - 143 HP
Torque: 101 NM192 - 295 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds15.3 - 22 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.311.5 - 14.7
Toyota Starlet petrol engines consumes on average 8.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota 4-Runner.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.72 m4.49 m
Width: 1.60 m1.69 m
Height: 1.39 m1.75 m
Toyota Starlet is smaller.
Toyota Starlet is 77 cm shorter than the Toyota 4-Runner, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Starlet is 36 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data1200 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2100 litres
Turning diameter: 9 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Starlet is 2.4 metres less than that of the Toyota 4-Runner, which means Toyota Starlet can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 800~ 2`490
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high
no data
Average price (€): no data2200
Pros and Cons: Toyota Starlet has
  • manual gearbox only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Toyota 4-Runner has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
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