Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 146 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 187 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Toyota RAV4 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-20 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox. It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantaneously between the front and rear wheels to improve cornering performance, with up to 50 percent of engine power going to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated at speeds below 40 km/h and provides constant four-wheel drive.
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.

Toyota RAV4 safety

During safety testing Toyota RAV4 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Toyota RAV4 is evaluated with very good rate 89 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 82 from 100, for pedestrian protection Toyota RAV4 got 66 points from 100.
Toyota RAV4 safety equipment has been rated as average - 66 percents from 100.

With the same engine there are also three other Toyota RAV4 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Toyota RAV 4 2.0i AT), and with manual gearbox (Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i 4WD MT) available:
  • Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.1 seconds faster (in 10.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.7 litres per 100 km
  • Toyota RAV 4 2.0i AT
  • Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i 4WD MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds faster (in 10.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km
Toyota RAV4 2012

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic technical data

Model: Toyota RAV4 2.0i 4WD Automatic
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2013. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1987 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 146 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 187 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.57m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.67m (height)
Trunk capacity: 577 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1705 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2110 kg

Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic engine 3ZR-FE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1986 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 97.6 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0i 4WD Automatic oil type 5W-20
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 140 - 150 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 190 - 200 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2007
Duration of production 17 years
Engine also used on Toyota Avensis Toyota Camry

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Toyota RAV4 crossover [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 146 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Toyota RAV 4 2.0i Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 146 HP - Automatic Front wheel
Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i 4WD Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 146 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0i 4WD Automatic Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 146 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0 D-4D

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 124 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0 D-4D 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 124 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV 4 2.2 D-4D 4x4 Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.2 Diesel 149 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.2 D-4D 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 2.5 Petrol 176 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Toyota RAV 4 2.5i 4WD Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds

2.5 Petrol 179 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2012 reviews
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