2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4. 2010 Ford Edge 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. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | RAV4 | Edge |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2093 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 132 L |