Toyota Corolla 2023 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: | 97 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 55 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 9.0 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 735 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR, Lexus CT | 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 Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla 2023 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2023 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: | 4.63 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.68 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 23 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`110 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 3800 | |
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