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First Test: 2008 Toyota RAV4


2008 Toyota RAV4
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, FWD
Engine type I-4, alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 144.1 cu in / 2362 cc
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Power (SAE net) 166 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline 6400 rpm
Weight to power 20.2 lb/hp
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios 2.93:1 / 2.98:1
Suspension, front; rear Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 14.4:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.8
Brakes, f;r 10.8-in vented disc; 11.2-in disc, ABS, EBD
Wheels, f;r 6.5 x 16, steel
Tires, f;r 215/70R16 99H Bridgestone Dueler H/T 687
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 104.7 in
Track, f/r 61.4 / 61.4 in
Length x width x height 181.1 x 71.5 x 66.3 in
Ground clearance 7.5 in
Approach/depart angle 29.3/25.4 deg
Turning circle 34.8 ft
Curb weight 3356 lb
Weight dist., f/r 57 / 43%
Towing capacity 1500 lb
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 40.8/39.7 in
Legroom, f/r 41.8/38.3 in
Shoulder room, f/r 57.1/55.3 in
Cargo volume 73.0/36.4 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 3.3 sec
0-40 4.8
0-50 7
0-60 9.5
0-70 12.2
0-80 16.5
Passing, 45-65 mph 5.0 sec
Quarter mile 17.1 sec @ 81.5 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 123 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.71 g (avg)
MT figure eight 30.0 sec @ 0.52 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 2200 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $21,935
Price as tested $21,935
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance N/A
Fuel capacity 15.9 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 21/27 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.83 lb/mile
MT fuel economy 24.5 mpg
Recommended fuel Unleaded regular


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