Mitsubishi Outlander 2001 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 142 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 19 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 40 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Pajero, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Outlander is 34 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1909 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 204 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.7 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): | no data | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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