2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 187 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Endeavor | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 3540 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
