Toyota RAV4 2009 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1752 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Toyota RAV4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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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