Subaru Forester 2013 vs Toyota RAV4 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota RAV4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.67 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 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1705 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 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`080 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Subaru Forester has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota RAV4, so Subaru Forester quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 12 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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