Toyota is a popular brand and the largest car manufacturer in the world producing about 10 million vehicles per year that are reliable, durable, powerful, and comfortable. Toyota has become the best seller in sedans, SUVs, pick-ups, and hatchback vehicles in different markets whose status speaks for itself like Toyota Raize and Toyota Avanza. Toyota Avanza has been around for many years, but the Toyota Raize has only been around for four years. In this article, we will compare these 2 cars from Toyota.
By looks, the Toyota Avanza and Toyota Raize differ in many ways like body type, interior, exterior, engine size, and performance. The Toyota Avanza was introduced in 2003, while the Toyota Raize was introduced in 2019.
N.B: Prices are reflective of average BE FORWARD prices as of June 2022.
Toyota Raize Toyota Avanza
Capacity/Doors 4 doors/5 seater 5 doors/6-7 seater
Torque 140 Nm 121 Nm
Top Speed 150 Kph 180 Kph
0-100 km/h 11.1 sec 15 sec
Max Power 86 hp 95 hp
Engine 1.0L – 1.2L 1.0L – 1.5L
Fuel Tank Capacity 36L 45L
Key Features Adaptive Cruise Control, The
Smart Panorama Parking
Assist system, The Collision
Warning Function, and Crash
Avoidance Braking Function. SRS Airbag, Anti-lock Brake
System with EBD, Child
restraint system, 3-point
ELR seatbelt.
Fuel Consumption 17.4 Km/L – 18.6 Km/L 15.8 Km/L - 20.8 Km/L
Length x Width x Height 3.99×1.69×1.62 m 3.99×1.69×1.62 m
BE FORWARD PRICE USD 12,630 – 32,700 USD 5,620 – 6,360
Contents
Interior & Exterior Comparison
Toyota Raize
The Toyota Raize is an active and dynamic crossover SUV suitable for daily use. Equipped with an all-new platform enabling world-class handling stability and ride comfort, the Raize is built to deliver what it is asked for. Toyota Raize provides an outstanding driving experience whether for a long journey, the daily commute, or weekend adventure. Within its attractive cabin, the Raize ensures all occupants are comfortable. Its slogan is Raize Your Lifestyle, Raize Your Style, Raize Your Vibe!.
(a) Cabin Storage
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The modern interior design offers a comfortable and tranquil ride for passengers and drivers. The Raize SUV has a spacious and modern cabin and the interior is well designed and arranged.
The cabin has several storage facilities that are used for storing items such as beverages, smartphones, and handbags. These include door pockets, a center console bin, a glovebox in the driver’s cabin, and a door storage panel only in the passenger row.
(b) Cargo Space
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The Toyota Raize has sufficient cargo space and the rear seats can also be folded to expand the cargo space.
Exterior
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The exterior appearance of the Raize features a lower grille and a bumper with angular corners that makes the car look aggressive and wide. The fitment of sequential turn lights, daytime running lights, and thin LED headlights gives you both maximum visibility and a respected feeling.
Toyota Avanza
Toyota Avanza was designed for a multipurpose role with a 6 or 7-seat arrangement and enough cargo space with good fuel consumption.
(a) Cabin Storage
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The Avanza is a 5-door 6-7-seater with a roomy cabin, good storage space, and luggage capacity. The seats are comfortable, semi-luxury, and supportive. The front seats are spacious with adequate headroom and legroom; with second-row seats sufficient to accommodate 3 adults and the third row with seats that are substantial as well although legroom is a bit restricted.
Both passengers and driver have enough room and enjoy several storage booths which include a decent-sized cubby box, 4 cup holders, and door pockets with bottle holders.
(b) Cargo Space
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Having a long body dimension the cargo space is good enough to accommodate simple luggage with the rear seats in place, when more space is required the 3rd-row seat can be folded down.
Exterior
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The 3rd generation (W100 & W101) Avanza received major upgrading such as more aggressively-styled headlamps, which are standard and the exterior appearance for Avanza‘s 3rd generation tries to resemble the latest version of Toyota Rush.
Engine, Performance & Fuel Consumption
Toyota Raize
(a) Engine & Performance
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Toyota Raize comes fitted with a choice of either a 1.0L 1KR-VET I3 turbo, a 2.0L WA-VE I3 petrol engine, or a 2.0L WA-VEX I3 (A202) petrol paired with an Electric motor of 78 kW E1A AC synchronous hybrid combination. These engines were paired with a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission.
(b) Fuel Consumption
Toyota Raize is available as a 2WD model with a fuel economy of approximately 18.6 Km/L and a 4WD model at approximately 17.4 Km/L.
Toyota Avanza
(a) Engine & Performance
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The Avanza 3rd generation (W100) comes with one of two optional engines; The 1.3L 1NR-VE I4 (W100) with 97 hp or the 1.5L 2NR-VE I4 (W101) with 105 hp. These engines are paired to a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission.
(b) Fuel Consumption
The Toyota Avanza’s fuel economy is around 15.8 Km/L to 20.8 Km/L.
Final Verdict
In almost every car aspect, the Toyota Raize and Toyota Avanza models are just remarkable. The Toyota Avanza and Raize offer good handling, spacious seating space, provide upscale interior trimmings, comfortable ride, and are equipped with active safety features. The Avanza is better for a multipurpose role and rated higher for predicted reliability and while Toyota Raize gives a luxury, comfort driving, and better fuel efficiency in its standard outline. On the other side, Toyota Raize is expensive compared to Toyota Avanza and Avanza has a higher carrying capacity while Raize carries only 5 passengers. Which one will you buy? Visit BE FORWARD.
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Written by: Josephat Lukaza
