Toyota RAV4 2003 vs Toyota RAV4 2006

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Toyota RAV4
2003 - 2006
Toyota RAV4
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Toyota RAV4 2003 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 2006 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Toyota RAV4 2003 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.42.0 - 2.4

Performance

Power: 116 - 161 HP136 - 177 HP
Torque: 161 - 250 NM194 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 - 12.2 seconds9.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 - 9.86.6 - 10.3
Toyota RAV4 2003 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4 2006. On average, Toyota RAV4 2003 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4 2006.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 160 - 170 mm (6.3 - 6.7 inches)180 mm (7.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 2006 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.40 m
Width: 1.75 m1.83 m
Height: 1.70 m1.70 m
Toyota RAV4 2003 is smaller, but slightly higher.
Toyota RAV4 2003 is 17 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4 2006, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 678 litres586 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1909 litres1470 litres
Toyota RAV4 2003 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 2003 has 92 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4 2006. The Toyota RAV4 2006 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 2003 (by 439 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 2003 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4 2006, which means Toyota RAV4 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`836~ 2`134
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 30005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota RAV4 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • higher ground clearance
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