Toyota RAV4 2001 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 12 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 76 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota RAV4 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 and Suzuki Grand Vitara are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`850 | |
| 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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