Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 vs Toyota RAV4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 13 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.6 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Outlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota RAV4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 9 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1640 litres | 2078 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Outlander has 100 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Outlander uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 438 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 16 600 | |
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