Toyota Tacoma 2015 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 159 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Tacoma engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 21 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Tacoma consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Tacoma could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2003: Toyota 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 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Hilux | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma 2015 2.7 engine: A robust and reliable engine.
Automatic transmission versions may experience increased vibration at idle. Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.39 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.68 m | |
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Toyota Tacoma is larger. Toyota Tacoma is 119 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 16 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Tacoma is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 79 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1909 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Tacoma has 321 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Toyota Tacoma uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 3200 | |
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