2009 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X3 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW X3 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X3 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
