Toyota RAV4 2015 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Camry, Lexus ES | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2015 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2015 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 9 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 5 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2078 litres | 1640 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 438 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 16 200 | |
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