Toyota RAV4 2009 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 11 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite less power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota RAV4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 16 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1752 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 52 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Grand Vitara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 5200 | |
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