Toyota RAV4 IV Valvematic 150 152HP manual 4x4 vs Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic

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Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic

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Toyota RAV4 IV, model available from 2013.
It has Valvematic 150 152HP petrol engine produced from 2013.
Drive 4x4 has manual, 6 speed gearbox.

10 reasons for

Ford Escape III, model available from 2013.
It has 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP ic petrol engine produced from 2013.
Drive on the front axle has automatic, 6 speed gearbox.

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11 reasons for Toyota RAV4 IV Valvematic 150 152KM manual 4x4 in comparison to Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic

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Average consumption

7.2 > 10.8 l

The Toyota RAV4 IV Valvematic 150 152HP manual 4x4 consumes 33 % fewer fuel in the combined cycle in comparison to the Ford Escape III. The difference in the amount of 33 percent will be significant in day-to-day usage of the car. In the long term it would allow you to make a real savings.

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Urban consumption

9.3 > 12.4 l

The Toyota RAV4 IV consumes 3.1 l fewer fuel in urban cycle than the Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic. The difference at the level of 25 % is quite significant in everyday using car. Additionally, during long period of time it may generate huge savings. Moreover you shoule take int consideration that medium results of the average fuel efficiency may be considerably increased if you ride swiftly. The difference in fuel consumption of the cars compared by you is so big that you should consider to choose cars with engines of similar power and similar dimensions. Only then will the comparision be adequate.

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Extra-urban consumption

6 > 8.8 l

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Width

1,845 > 1,841 mm

Distance between two sides of a car directly influences on room in the cabin as well as stability on road. The Toyota RAV4 IV is widther only by 4 mm than the Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic and is not really relevant. The average for the „mini 4x4” segment equals to around 1,797 mm and is by 48 mm smaller than the width of the Toyota.

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Range

833 > 528 km

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Fuel tank

61 > 56 l

The winner of these two vehicles in the category of fuel tank size is Toyota RAV4 IV which is able to take by 9 % more fuel in comparison to the Ford Escape III.

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Urban range

645 > 467 km

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Extra-urban range

1,000 > 648 km

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Engine capacity

1,987 > 1,597 cc

The Toyota RAV4 IV has by 390 cubic centimeters larger cubic capacity in comparison to the Ford. This may have a little impact as far as acceleration is concerned, as both values are quite simmilar.

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Rear track

1,570 > 1,565 mm

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Front track

1,570 > 1,563 mm

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Maximal power

180 > 152 hp

The horsepower is a parameter that majority of car fans pay the biggest attention to. In this case, it is the Ford Escape III that has by 18 percent horsepower more than the Toyota RAV4 IV Valvematic 150 152HP manual 4x4, which makes this vehicle slightly better in terms of high speed. Because of more horsepower the Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic will also give a bit better flexiblility in specific speeds.

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Maximal torque

249 > 193 Nm

The Ford Escape III has 29 percent more torque in relation to the Toyota RAV4 IV. The difference at such level is quite big, what means that the Ford Escape III will be seeding up perceptibly faster.

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Trunk capacity

969 > 546 l

With more luggage capacity the Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic will have much more room for carrying things and be more usefull car compared with the Toyota. If the capacity of the luggage compartment is what does appeal to you, the Ford Escape III will be better to buy because it is around 423 liters more spacious than the trunk of its rival.

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Maximal torque RPM

2,500 > 4,005 revolutions/minute

A greater range as well as a lower value of rotations at which the maximum torque is delivered determines an engine’s effectiveness and dynamism. However, to have a full perspective on a car’s engine performance, it is worth to check a torque graph.

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Wheelbase

2,690 > 2,662 mm

Ford Escape III has 28 mm longer wheelbase when compared to the Toyota RAV4 IV. A longer wheelbase provides more stable and comfortable ride, especially at higher speeds. It also provides more storage space. But, vehicles having a longer wheelbase are not as maneuverable as those with a shorter wheelbase.

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Ground clearance

202 > 189 mm

Ground clearance is defined as the minimum distance between the car body and the road. taking these two cars into consideration, it is the Ford which has 7 % higher ride height than the Toyota RAV4 IV Valvematic 150 152HP manual 4x4. For this reason the Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic will cope better with rough terrain and high curbs in the city. However, the higher ground clearance equals a higher center of gravity, which can adversely influence the handling of the car.

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Length

5,422 > 4,572 mm

The Ford Escape III is 19 percent longer when compared to the Toyota. The length of the car plays a role in terms of driving comfort and space in the trunk. The Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic very likely will be offering to it's users more room for legs. Aditionally the Ford Escape III 1.6 EcoBoost 180HP automatic will be better driven but the Toyota RAV4 IV will be a little easier to park due to shorter length of the body.

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Height

1,684 > 1,661 mm

The higher a vehicle is, the the more convenient is a getting in to it and greater capacity of putting big amount of thinks to it. The difference at the level of 23 mm in favor of the Ford is insignificant and should not be really noticeable.

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Transmission

automatic > manual

For people who appreciate less absorbing driving a vehicle and don’t want to struggle with complications resulting from the stick shift we recommend vehicles equipped with automatic gearbox. For those who enjoy sporting driving a manual gearbox may be better as it gives a control of rmp range in which a gear is changed.

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