Toyota RAV4 2009 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 3 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 10 NM less than Subaru Forester. Despite the higher power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.34 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 22 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Subaru Forester, so Toyota RAV4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4200 | |
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