Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 15 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Due to the lower power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.0 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 8 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. | |||
| 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 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 | 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`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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