Toyota RAV4 II (XA20, facelift 2003) 5-door 2.4i (161 hp) 4WD

Gasoline engine with 161 hp (118 kW) and 165 lb-ft (224 Nm), built 2003–2005, SUV body, all-wheel drive (4x4). It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power161 hp (118 kW)
Torque165 lb-ft (224 Nm)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.4i (161 hp) 4WD
Engine code2AZ-FE
Displacement2.4 L (2,362 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-8
Bore88.5 mm
Stroke96 mm
Engine oil capacity4.0 qt (3.8 l)

Performance

Power161 hp (118 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque165 lb-ft (224 Nm) @ 4000 rpm

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City21 mpg (11.2 l/100 km)
Fuel tank14.8 gal (56 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSUV
Doors5
Length165.6 in (4,205 mm)
Width68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Height65.7 in (1,670 mm)
Curb weight3,120 lb (1,415 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,087 lb (1,854 kg)
Cargo volume23.9 cu ft (678 l)
Drag coefficient0.33

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveAll-wheel drive (4x4)
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone, trailing arm
Tires215/70 R16; 235/60 R16
Wheels6.5J x 16
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Toyota RAV4 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • All-wheel drive needs fresh fluid in the differentials and the coupling: ask for the service records.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Toyota RAV4 II (XA20, facelift 2003) 5-door engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
2.4i (161 hp)Gasoline161 hp (118 kW)
1.8 VVTi (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
2.0 16V D-4D (116 hp) 4WDDiesel116 hp (85 kW)
2.0i 16V (150 hp) 4WDGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0i 16V (150 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.4i (161 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline161 hp (118 kW)
2.4i (161 hp) AutomaticGasoline161 hp (118 kW)

← All Toyota RAV4 II (XA20, facelift 2003) 5-door engines

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