Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 12 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Avensis 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. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 is 7 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1951 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 188 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 481 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`070 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota RAV4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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