Subaru Forester 2013 vs Toyota RAV4 2012

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Subaru Forester
2013 - 2016
Toyota RAV4
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Forester is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Toyota RAV4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.52.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 147 - 240 HP124 - 179 HP
Torque: 198 - 350 NM187 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 11.8 seconds9.4 - 11.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 8.54.9 - 8.5
Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, Subaru Forester equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.60 m4.57 m
Width: 1.80 m1.85 m
Height: 1.74 m1.67 m
Subaru Forester is 3 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres577 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1705 litres
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 72 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`055~ 2`124
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 17 80012 800
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
Toyota RAV4 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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