Mitsubishi ASX 2012 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 41 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi ASX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| 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: | 4.30 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is smaller. Mitsubishi ASX is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi ASX is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi ASX has 144 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 533 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Mitsubishi ASX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota RAV4, so Mitsubishi ASX quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 9800 | |
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