Toyota RAV4 2003 vs Toyota RAV4 2006

 
Toyota RAV4
2003 - 2005
Toyota RAV4
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 161 HP170 HP
Torque: 224 NM224 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds10.6 seconds
Toyota RAV4 2003 engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota RAV4 2006, the torque is the same for both cars.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.910.3
Toyota RAV4 2003 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4 2006, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 56 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 620 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
660 km on highway750 km on highway

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Toyota RAV4 2006: 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 with a button on the console.

Ground clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches)180 mm (7.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 2006 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.

Engines

Engine production duration: 19 years19 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.40 m
Width: 1.74 m1.82 m
Height: 1.67 m1.72 m
Toyota RAV4 2003 is smaller.
Toyota RAV4 2003 is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4 2006, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 2003 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 678 litres586 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1909 litres1470 litres
Toyota RAV4 2003 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 2003 has 92 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4 2006. The Toyota RAV4 2006 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 2003 (by 439 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 2003 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4 2006, which means Toyota RAV4 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8332`110
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 30005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota RAV4 has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher ground clearance
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