2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Trajet 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 78 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 Hyundai Trajet. 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 Toyota RAV4 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. 2008 Hyundai Trajet has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Trajet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Trajet | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Trajet | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
