2003 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X3 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X3 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X3 | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
