Toyota Hilux 2012 vs Toyota Hilux 2015

 
Toyota Hilux
2012 - 2015
Toyota Hilux
2015 - 2017
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel2.8 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 171 HP177 HP
Torque: 360 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 secondsn/a seconds
Toyota Hilux 2012 engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Hilux 2015, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Toyota Hilux 2015.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.68.0
The Toyota Hilux 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Toyota Hilux 2012 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Hilux 2015, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Hilux 2012 could require 90 litres more fuel.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 Toyota Hilux 2012 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 25 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on Toyota Land CruiserUsed also on Toyota Land Cruiser
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Hilux 2012 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Toyota Hilux 2015 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 Hilux 2012 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate. Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel. Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time.

Toyota Hilux 2015 2.8 engine: The 1GD-FTV diesel engine was introduced by Toyota in 2015 to address the shortcomings of the earlier KD series, such as high noise levels, poor performance, low fuel efficiency, environmental concerns, and ...  More about Toyota Hilux 2015 2.8 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 5.26 m5.33 m
Width: 1.84 m1.86 m
Height: 1.86 m1.82 m
Toyota Hilux 2012 is smaller, but higher.
Toyota Hilux 2012 is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Hilux 2015, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hilux 2012 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 900 litresno data
Turning diameter: 13.2 meters12.8 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Hilux 2012 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Hilux 2015.
Gross weight (kg): 2`7302`910
Safety: no data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 16 00022 000
Pros and Cons: Toyota Hilux has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Toyota Hilux has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
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