2023 Toyota RAV4 vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison

    Toyota RAV4

    BMW X3

    2023 Toyota
    RAV4
    vs
    2024 BMW
    X3
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    How they stack...

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    Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
    Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    264 to 385 km
    50L - 68L
    55 to 721 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Efficient hybrid powertrain
    • Plenty of interior space
    • Cheap servicing
    Misses
    • Droning petrol engine
    • Slow, beeping power tailgate
    • Orange highlights aren't for everyone
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Terrific engine
    • Delightfully potent
    • Decent value for money
    Misses
    • Some interior fit and finish qualms
    • Bouncy ride in urban driving
    • Complex and layered media menus

    Colours Available

    The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:

    • Glacier White
    • Crystal Pearl
    • Silver Sky
    • Graphite
    • Atomic Rush (red)
    • Eclipse Black
    • Mineral Blue
    • Saturn Blue

    The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.

    The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.

    Premium paint is a $675 option.

    A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.

    The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.

    • Alpine White
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Mineral White (not available on M40i)
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
    • M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
    • M Toronto Red (M Competition only)

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI
    Size (cc)
    1987 - 24871995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 3.0L
    Cylinders
    INLINE 4DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    127kW - 152kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    5700 - 66004000 - 5950
    Torque
    203Nm - 243Nm300Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    3600 - 44001350 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13 - 149.3 - 16.5

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