Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 10 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 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.1 | |
| Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2006 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: | 4.40 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.62 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 14 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 7 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1691 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 184 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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