Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD

Toyota RAV4 2003 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD has been produced from October, 2003 to January, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 192 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Toyota RAV4 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears. Toyota has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential.
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD fuel consumption is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 57 litres or 15.06 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Toyota real everyday fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Toyota RAV4 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Toyota RAV4 version with manual gearbox (Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km.
Toyota RAV4 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Toyota RAV4 2003

Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD technical data

Model: Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2003. October ... 2006. January 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 224 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 192 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 175 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 12.4 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km (23.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres (15.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.26m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.72m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 400 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1150 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1825 kg

Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD engine 1AZ-FE

Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 200,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD oil type 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Power 134 - 152 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 190 - 194 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Toyota Avensis Verso

All Toyota RAV4 crossover [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Toyota RAV-4 1.8 16v VVT-i 2WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 D4-D 4WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.0 Diesel 116 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4i Jan 2003 — Dec 2005 2.4 Petrol 161 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.4i 4x4 Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.4 Petrol 161 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.4i 4x4 Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.4 Petrol 161 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2003 reviews
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