Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors (1998 – 2005) vs Toyota RAV4 5 Doors (2000 – 2003): specs compared

The Toyota RAV4 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 144 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 175 km/h. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Toyota RAV4 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,330 kg. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors dates from 1998 – 2005, the Toyota RAV4 5 Doors from 2000 – 2003.

Specification Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors 1998 – 2005 Toyota RAV4 5 Doors Toyota RAV4 5 Doors 2000 – 2003
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 1998 – 2005 2000 – 2003
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 5 3
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD AWD · FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 87 – 144 hp 116 – 150 hp
Torque 174 – 249 Nm 161 – 250 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.9 – 19.8 s 10.6 – 12.2 s
Top speed 142 – 175 km/h 170 – 185 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.6 – 10.2 L/100 km 7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,199 mm 4,201 mm
Width 1,780 – 1,781 mm 1,740 mm
Height 1,740 mm 1,679 – 1,681 mm
Wheelbase 2,479 mm 2,489 – 2,492 mm
Curb weight 1,330 – 1,450 kg 1,180 – 1,370 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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