2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy 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 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 461 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 Galaxy. 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 Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | RAV4 | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |