Toyota RAV4 2000 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 3 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.9 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | 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: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2000 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is smaller. Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 678 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1909 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 420 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 829 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Toyota RAV4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`854 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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