2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2009 Mazda BT-50 and 2009 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2009 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4. 2009 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda BT-50 | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | BT-50 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |