2006 Toyota Avensis vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4

To start off, both 2006 Toyota Avensis and 2006 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.

Because 2006 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Toyota Avensis 2006 Toyota RAV4
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Avensis RAV4
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.6:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 175 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.5 seconds 10.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 57 L


 

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