Toyota RAV4 2009 vs Nissan X-Trail 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 13 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2009: 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 using a button on the console. Nissan X-Trail 2007: It has selectable four-wheel drive with Auto, 2WD and Lock modes. In Auto mode, it has front-wheel drive under normal conditions, the rear axle engages when the front wheels start to slip, and power is distributed variably up to 50:50 front to rear. In 2WD mode, the transfer clutch is permanently unlocked, but the electronic control unit can engage the rear wheels occasionally, for example during hard acceleration. In Lock mode, the transfer clutch is permanently locked, providing a constant 50:50 power distribution. When vehicle speed increases above 30 km/h (20 mph), it switches to Auto mode, but when speed decreases, it switches back to Lock mode. The system also switches to 2WD mode in the event of overheating. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Camry, Lexus ES | Used also on Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2009 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 29 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1742 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Toyota RAV4 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4600 | |
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