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  • wuming78
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    17,147 posts since May '03
    • 29 Jul `07, 1:23PM

      hello. anyone knows the fuel efficiency for the borneo motors version of the rav 4 2.4 (A)?

      what about the PI versions (2.4G and 2.4X) - what are their fuel efficiencies?

      thanks!

  • alleggerita
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    7,710 posts since Aug '06
    • 29 Jul `07, 5:46PM

      If you are getting a 2.4-litre automatic RAV4, be prepared to expect about 8 to 9km/litre only if you are lead-footed..my uncle's S40 2.4i is only doing 7km/litre, but that's because he's lead-footed..if you drive carefully, should be able to squeeze about 10 to 11km/litre.. Mr. Green

  • wuming78
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    17,147 posts since May '03
    • 29 Jul `07, 11:55PM
      Originally posted by alleggerita:
      If you are getting a 2.4-litre automatic RAV4, be prepared to expect about 8 to 9km/litre only if you are lead-footed..my uncle's S40 2.4i is only doing 7km/litre, but that's because he's lead-footed..if you drive carefully, should be able to squeeze about 10 to 11km/litre.. Mr. Green

      thanks. does it make a difference to the FC whether the car is 2WD or 4WD?

  • alleggerita
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    7,710 posts since Aug '06
    • 30 Jul `07, 12:07AM
      Originally posted by wuming78:
      thanks. does it make a difference to the FC whether the car is 2WD or 4WD?

      Yes..quite a big difference..but once again, it depends on what kind of 4WD system is it..if it's a full-time 4WD, then FC will be bad..if it's only part-time like in a Honda CR-V, then FC close to FWD standard..

      Full-time 4WD means at any point in time, all wheels will have some power from the engine no matter what..it only depends on how the gearbox splits the power..it may be in the ratio of 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 or 50:50 front to back..and if front wheels lose grip, gearbox shift more power to rear wheels..

      Part-time 4WD means most of the time power is split 100:0 front to back..so it's like a FWD..but when slip at the front wheels is detected, power will be shifted to the rear wheels..But under normal driving conditions, it usually stays in FWD mode with power VERY RARELY transmitted to rear wheels..

      I forgot whether the 4WD system in the RAV4 is a full- or part-time 4WD system..better check with the dealer..if it's part-time 4WD, FC will be much better than full-time 4WD.. Smile

  • Scania N113CRB luver
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    4,322 posts since Sep '06
    • 30 Jul `07, 1:08AM
      Originally posted by wuming78:
      thanks. does it make a difference to the FC whether the car is 2WD or 4WD?

      A definite yes . The engine now has 4 wheels to turn , so it means increase in fuel consumption .

      Its just like , instead of running with just feet , u run with ur hands on the ground as well . Laughing

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