Subaru Forester 2024 vs Toyota RAV4 2025
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 - 2.5 (petrol) | 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Toyota RAV4 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 180 HP | 183 - 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 - 241 NM | 221 - 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Toyota RAV4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 - 8.1 | 5.3 - 6.4 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 - 221 mm (8.7 - 8.7 inches) | 191 - 216 mm (7.5 - 8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 779 litres | 1070 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2107 litres | 1994 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 113 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 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: | ~ 1`870 kg | ~ 2`342 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`681 kg | ~ 1`856 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 189 kg | ~ 486 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Toyota RAV4. Therefore, Toyota RAV4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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