Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 2006 engine produces 61 HP more power than Toyota RAV4 2003, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Toyota RAV4 2003. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 2003 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota RAV4 2006 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4 2003, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota RAV4 2006 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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. Toyota RAV4 2003: Toyota has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Toyota RAV4 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota RAV4 2006 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 2003 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 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 2006 is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota RAV4 2006 is 14 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4 2003, 12 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 2006 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 2006 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 2006 has 186 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4 2003. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 2006 (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 2006 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4 2003, which means Toyota RAV4 2006 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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