Toyota RAV4 2001 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 7 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.6 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Grand Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 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 (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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