Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 vs Toyota RAV4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 291 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 44 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.6 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 292 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1792 litres | 2078 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 286 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 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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