Toyota RAV4 third generation
The Toyota RAV4 third generation (2006–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 50 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: XA30
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,340 mm RDW | 4,550 mm TC | 4,395–4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm RDW | 1,820–1,860 mm TC | 1,815–1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,690–1,720 mm RDW | 1,750 mm TC | 1,685–1,755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm RDW | 2,660 mm TC | 2,560–2,660 mm |
| Front track | 1,560–1,570 mm ASTRA | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,560–1,570 mm ASTRA | 1,550 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,400–1,480 kg RDW | 1,524–1,672 kg TC | 1,470–1,520 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,500–1,580 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,070–2,110 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500–2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 175–185 km/h RDW | – | 180–195 km/h |
| Torque | 194–400 Nm ASTRA | – | 139–320 Nm |
| Electric | |||
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 166 km EPA | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 6.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/65R17, 215/70R16
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011: ★★★☆☆ · 2012: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 83.8% (83.3–84.3) | 77.9% | 20,260 |
| 13 years and older | 72.3% (71.9–72.6) | 69.2% | 68,682 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.7% | 38.3% |
| Brakes | 35.6% | 34.4% |
| Tyres | 26.9% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 22.4% | 26.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 10.7% | 11.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
3,563 complaints for model years 2006–2012. 313 crashes · 76 fires · 169 injuries · 3 deaths
- Steering 618
- Engine 611
- Speed control 536
- Suspension 437
- Airbags 272
- Transmission and drivetrain 205
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 50 versions of the Toyota RAV4 third generation
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European Union 14 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 166–167 g/km | 105,544 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.0 L | 116 kW (158 PS) | Petrol | 170–177 g/km | 27,584 |
| 2010–2012 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 176–177 g/km | 3,118 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.2 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Diesel | 177–179 g/km | 1,927 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 176–177 g/km | 3,622 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Diesel | 167–170 g/km | 312 |
| 2012 | 2.0 L | 116 kW (158 PS) | LPG | 177 g/km | 16 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 202 g/km | 14 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 167 g/km | 72,590 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 177 g/km | 15,744 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 174 g/km | 380 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 204 g/km | 142 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 177 g/km | 18 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 154 g/km | 16 |
United Kingdom 15 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012XT-R 2.0 V-Matic M-drive S | 2.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2010–2012SR 2.2 D-CAT 150 6-speed Auto | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2012XT-R 2.2 D-4D 150 6 speed Manual | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012XT-R 2.2 D-CAT 150 6-speed Auto | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 2012XT-R 2WD 2.2 D-4D 150 6-speed Manual | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2010XT-R 2.0 V-Matic 6-speed Manual | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2010XT-R 2.0 V-Matic 6-speed M-drive S | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2010XT-R 2.2 D-4D 150 6-speed Manual | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2006–20092.0 VVT-i 5 door | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2006–20092.0 VVT-i 5 door | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 212 g/km |
| 2006–20092.2 D-4D 180 5 door | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2006–20092.2 D-4D 5 door | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 20062.0 VVT-i 3 door | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 20062.0 VVT-i 3 door | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 20062.0 D-4D 3 door | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
France 5 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012RAV4 LeCap (150ch) D-4D FAP 2WD BVM6 · RAV4 Life, Lounge (150ch) D-4D FAP 2WD BVM6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2012RAV4 LeCap (150ch) D-4D FAP 4WD BVM6 · RAV4 Life, Lounge (150ch) D-4D FAP 4WD BVM6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012RAV4 Life (150ch) D-CAT FAP 4WD BVA6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 2012RAV4 Lounge (150ch) D-CAT FAP 4WD BVA6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2012RAV4 (158ch) VVT-i 4WD CVT-7 | – | 116 kW (158 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014 | Electric motor | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 76 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 166 km |
| 2011–2012 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km | – |
| 2010–2012 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km | – |
| 2011–2012 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km | – |
| 2010–2012 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km | – |
| 2009–2010CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km | – |
| 2006–2010CLKUP | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km | – |
| 2009CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km | – |
| 2006–2009CLKUP | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km | – |
| 2006–2008CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km | – |
| 2006–2008CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km | – |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.7–9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 223–228 g/km |
| 2006–2012Sport utility vehicle | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244–255 g/km |
| 2010Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 221 g/km |
| 2010Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228 g/km |
| 2006–2008Sport utility vehicle | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.4–10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–242 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.