Subaru Impreza 1997 vs Toyota RAV4 2000
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 35 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Despite less power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2000 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 2000 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 15 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 363 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 37 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Impreza has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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