{"id":3383,"date":"2013-03-21T11:59:02","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T11:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=3383"},"modified":"2014-05-07T09:56:57","modified_gmt":"2014-05-07T09:56:57","slug":"2013-toyota-rav4-vs-mitsubishi-outlander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/2013-toyota-rav4-vs-mitsubishi-outlander\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_rav4_1.jpg\" alt=\"2013_rav4_1\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><br \/>\nToyota RAV4<\/td>\n<td>VS<\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px initial initial;\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_outlander_1.jpg\" alt=\"2012_outlander_1\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><br \/>\nMitsubishi Outlander<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Welcome to the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison. Both are brand new models for 2013 and significant upgrades on their prior models. WE think its great to<\/p>\n<p>Toyota RAV4 Vs Mitsubishi Outlander exterior: We prefer the RAV4 exterior design as it is obviously modern. The Outlander design when in the showroom lacks appeal and style. On the road though the Outlander look&#8217;s improve, since it uses curves rather than edges like everyone else. And it is similar in concept to the newest Ranger Rover or the opposite probably. That said the RAV4 seems to blend in with the current models but really does look like a high rise Corolla which is similar in concept to what Mazda did with the original CX-7!<\/p>\n<p>Toyota RAV4 Vs Mitsubishi Outlander\u00a0\u00a0interior: The interior of the Outlander is good but not great. The quality of materials is essentially industry standard but does not look anything special. The design is essentially a bit dated and simplistic. The RAv4 interior is a complete contrast which looks and feels great. Sure the instruments themselves are very conventional it does work overall. Hence the RAV4 wins this part of the comparison &#8211; very easily.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota RAV4 Vs Mitsubishi Outlander\u00a0engine and technology: Both cars have modern technology but not leading edge. We assume that they are specified for long term reliability and justified when you note all the problems that the leading edge engines have Eg. the VW TSI and DSG gearbox. Admittedly VW claims that the problems are small in number compared to the majority but who really knows the complete picture, as the internet does tend to highlight problems people are having rather than the good experiences. \u00a0We regard both as pretty much equal.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota RAV4 Vs Mitsubishi Outlander\u00a0on road: N\/A<\/p>\n<p>When faced with deciding which is the best SUV out of these two, it is difficult and honestly only their external looks to base a decision on (apart from which dealer can give you the best deal). However based on value we don&#8217;t think either are the &#8216;best&#8217; value on a pure money decision else the Nissan Dualis is the best choice. When money is no object we currently (early 2013) believe that the Volvo XC60 is the best choice. So in isolation between these two models only the RAV4 is the pick because it presents its self really well inside and out and of course the &#8216;Toyota&#8217; brand image. If you want something different then the Outlander is the choice.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table style=\"width: 700px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\"; \/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 1 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6842347948\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Toyota RAV4<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><strong><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\">Mitsubishi Outlander<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px initial initial;\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_rav4_2.jpg\" alt=\"2013_rav4_2\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px initial initial;\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_outlander_2.jpg\" alt=\"2013_outlander_2\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">IL4 Cylinder &#8211; Petrol &#8211;\u00a0(3ZR-FE)<br \/>\nDOHC 16 Valve VVT<br \/>\n2.0 Litre (1987cc)<br \/>\nClaimed 107Kw @ 6200RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 187Nm @ 3600RPMIL4 Cylinder &#8211; Petrol &#8211; (2AR-FE)<br \/>\nDOHC 16 Valve VVT<br \/>\n2.4 Litre (2494cc)<br \/>\nClaimed 132Kw @ 6000RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 233Nm @ 4200RPM<\/p>\n<p>IL4 Cylinder &#8211; Diesel &#8211;\u00a0(2AD-FTV)<br \/>\nTurbo-charged &#8211; Intercooler<br \/>\nDirect Injection &#8211; Common Rail<br \/>\n2.2 Litre (2199cc)<br \/>\nClaimed 110Kw @ 3600RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 340Nm @ 2000RPM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">20 series engine<br \/>\nIL4 Petrol (91 Octane)<br \/>\n2.0 Litre (1995cc)<br \/>\nDOHC Engine EFI<br \/>\nClaimed 110Kw @ 6000RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 190Nm @ 4200RPM24 series engine<br \/>\nIL Petrol (91 Octane)<br \/>\nDOHC Engine EFI<br \/>\n2.4 Litre (2395cc)<br \/>\nClaimed 124Kw @ 6000RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 220Nm @ 4200RPM<\/p>\n<p>22 series engine<br \/>\nIL4 Diesel<br \/>\n2.2 Litre (2195cc)<br \/>\nClaimed 110Kw @ 3500RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 360Nm @ 2750RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Kerb weight FROM 1485Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 1500kg (2.5 Petrol)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Kerb weight FROM 1395Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 1600kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Fuel capacity &amp; consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 60 litres<br \/>\n3ZR-FE\u00a02.0 Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km<br \/>\n2AR-FE\u00a02.5 Petrol 8.6 litres per 100km<br \/>\n2AD-FTV\u00a02.2 Diesel 5.6 litres per 100km<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 60 litres<br \/>\nIL4 2.0 Petrol 6.6 Lts per 100km AVG (CVT)<br \/>\nIL4 2.4 Petrol 7.5 Lts per 100km AVG<br \/>\nIL4 2.2 Diesel 5.8 Lts per 100km AVG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">6 speed manual or 6 speed Auto CVT Auto<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1715\/1845<br \/>\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4570\/2660<br \/>\n4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD<br \/>\nANCAP Safety: 5\/5<br \/>\nTyre size: 225-55-17<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">5 speed manual or CVT Auto<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1680\/1800<br \/>\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4655\/2670<br \/>\n4WD system: 2WD or On Demand AWD<br \/>\nANCAP Safety: 5\/5<br \/>\nTyre size: xxx<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Capability\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach xx\u00a0Departure xx\u00a0Breakover xx<br \/>\nGround clearance (unloaded) xxxmm<br \/>\nWater Fording depth xxmm Max<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx<br \/>\nMin ground clearance xxx mm<br \/>\nWater Fording depth xxx mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">2013 $28,490 &#8211; 48,990 AUD<br \/>\n*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">2013 $28,990 &#8211; 45,490 AUD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\"; \/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 2 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"5105621021\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toyota RAV4 VS Mitsubishi Outlander Welcome to the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison. 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