Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 vs Toyota RAV4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 27 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 32 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
986 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Outlander has 366 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 766 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 9400 | |
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