2015 Mitsubishi Outlander vs 2015 Toyota RAV4

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

2015 Toyota RAV4

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2WD 4-Door ES

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outlander 2WD 4-Door ES	25	31	$22,422	$23,195
Outlander 2WD 4-Door SE	25	31	$23,388	$24,195
Outlander 4WD 4-Door GT	20	28	$27,255	$28,195
Outlander 4WD 4-Door SE	24	29	$25,322	$26,195

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AWD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 AWD 4-Door LE	22	29	$23,451	$25,080
RAV4 AWD 4-Door Limited	22	29	$27,910	$29,850
RAV4 AWD 4-Door XLE	22	29	$24,908	$26,640
RAV4 FWD 4-Door LE	24	31	$22,142	$23,680
RAV4 FWD 4-Door Limited	24	31	$26,601	$28,450
RAV4 FWD 4-Door XLE	24	31	$23,599	$25,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,422

$23,451

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,195

$25,080

Monthly Payment Estimate

$387 / month

$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander isn't nearly as sporty as previous generations of the model, but it's now a decent choice for big families on tighter budgets.

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is a practical crossover with confident handling. Just know that driving enjoyment is not its strong point.

TCC Likes

Good cargo versatility
Three rows and 25 mpg City
Available active-safety features

Clean styling
Responsive six-speed automatic
Standard rearview camera and Bluetooth

TCC Dislikes

Bluetooth isn't a standard feature
V-6 model doesn’t compute
Bland, unassuming looks

No higher-output engine option
No third-row seat
Back seat feels flat

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

128.2

101.9

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

48.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

57.3

Third Leg Room (in)

28.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

38.9

Third Hip Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

42.6

Third Head Room (in)

35.7

Front Hip Room (in)

52.6

54.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.6

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

183.3

179.9

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

65.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

73.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.3

38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.2

38.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/70HR16

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/70HR16

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3285

3550

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

620

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 4200

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

166 @ 6000

176 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.47

4.07

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35 - 0.39

3.30

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Outlander

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

7.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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