Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 7 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 1 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 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: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
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, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1951 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`110 | no data | |
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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 (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
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