Toyota RAV4 2025 vs BMW X3 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Toyota RAV4 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Toyota RAV4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. BMW X3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 183 - 186 HP | 190 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 233 NM | 310 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.6 - 8.4 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota RAV4. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 - 6.4 | 1.1 - 8.3 | |
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Toyota RAV4 petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 191 - 216 mm (7.5 - 8.5 inches) | 208 - 216 mm (8.2 - 8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 4.61 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota RAV4 is 14 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1070 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1994 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X3 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 (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`342 kg | ~ 2`559 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`856 kg | ~ 1`920 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 486 kg | ~ 639 kg | |
| Toyota RAV4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than BMW X3. Therefore, BMW X3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 43 000 | 44 800 | |
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