Toyota RAV4 2015 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota RAV4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Kadjar) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 16 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, but torque is 133 NM less than Renault Kadjar. Despite the higher power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 4.8 | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Renault Kadjar 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2015: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantly between the front and rear wheels to enhance cornering performance by sending up to 50 percent of engine power to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated when driving below 40 km/h (25 mph) and provides constant four-wheel drive. Renault Kadjar 2015: Kadjar has an automatic four-wheel drive system with three modes: 2WD, AUTO and LOCK. In 2WD and AUTO modes, it`s a front-wheel drive vehicle under normal conditions. In AUTO mode, if wheel spin is detected, up to 50% of torque can be sent to the rear wheels. In LOCK mode, the center differential is engaged to provide a preset 50/50 power distribution between the front and rear axles. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2015 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota RAV4 2015 2.0 engine Renault Kadjar 2015 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.61 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is larger. Toyota RAV4 is 16 cm longer than the Renault Kadjar, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1478 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 105 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Kadjar, so Toyota RAV4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 11 000 | |
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