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
1998 – 2005
|
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.

