2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
