2010 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 311 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Rabbit | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
