Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 2 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 2 NM less than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Avensis Verso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 16 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 136 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 5200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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