2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 2008 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 664 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.

Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager (360 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2008 Toyota RAV4
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Grand Voyager RAV4
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2776 cc 3546 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 269 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 334 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2020 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L


 

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