Mitsubishi Outlander 2004 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 201 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 303 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 51 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 111 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 470 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Eclipse | Used also on Toyota Avensis Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 4.54 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 28 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has 2 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 555 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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