2012 Tesla Model S vs 2012 Toyota RAV4

2012 Tesla Model S

2012 Toyota RAV4

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 4-Door Sedan	N/A	N/A	N/A	$57,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$92,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan Signature	N/A	N/A	N/A	$95,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan Signature Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$105,400

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4WD 4-Door I4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 4WD 4-Door I4	21	27	$22,487	$24,050
RAV4 4WD 4-Door I4 Limited	21	27	$24,982	$26,720
RAV4 4WD 4-Door I4 Sport	21	27	$24,077	$25,750
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6	19	26	$24,390	$26,085
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	26	$26,788	$28,650
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 Sport	19	26	$25,882	$27,680
RAV4 FWD 4-Door I4	22	28	$21,178	$22,650
RAV4 FWD 4-Door I4 Limited	22	28	$23,684	$25,330
RAV4 FWD 4-Door I4 Sport	22	28	$22,768	$24,350
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6	19	27	$23,081	$24,685
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	27	$25,479	$27,250
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 Sport	19	27	$24,573	$26,280
RAV4 EV FWD 4-Door	N/A	N/A	$47,808	$49,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

N/A

$22,487

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$57,400

$24,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$957 / month

$401 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Tesla Model S sedan turns out to be a much better car than most expected; it just might meld sport-sedan driving, interior space, and comfort with zero-emission running in one revolutionary package.

The unlikely Toyota-Tesla partnership has produced what may just be the best battery-electric vehicle below Tesla's own Model S luxury sedan. Its power, 100 miles of real-world range, and interior space add up to a very appealing electric crossover.

TCC Likes

Elegant design
Spacious interior, cargo capacity
Versatile hatchback design

Fast, quiet, smooth electric power
Real-world range of 100 miles--or more
Superb dash displays, touchscreen controls

TCC Dislikes

Uncertain future of Tesla
Most controls via touchscreen display
Dubious 7-passenger claim

Very limited in production
Most expensive RAV4 by far
Unknown battery durability

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.0

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.0

108.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.0

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

40.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

39.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

66.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

116.5

104.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.3

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.0

7.5

Length, Overall (in)

196.0

181.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

73.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4 x 1.1

11.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.0 x 1.3

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack-&-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

14.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

P215/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

245/45R19

P215/70R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

245/45R19

P215/70R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4647

3494

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

362 @ 6000

179 @ 6000

Engine Type

Electric

Gas I4

Fuel System

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325

172 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

- TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

160 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

- TBD -

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

- TBD -

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.14

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.08

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

9.73

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Tesla Model S

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Coil spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double-Wishbone

MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.00

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double-wishbone

Emissions

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

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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