Subaru Forester 2013 vs Toyota RAV4 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/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 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 - 240 HP | 124 - 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 - 350 NM | 187 - 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 - 11.8 seconds | 9.4 - 11.3 seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Forester are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota RAV4. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 - 8.5 | 4.9 - 8.5 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, Subaru Forester equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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 mm (8.7 inches) | 160 - 187 mm (6.3 - 7.4 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: | 4.60 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, if possible |
1577 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 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: | ~ 2`055 kg | ~ 2`124 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`524 kg | ~ 1`584 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 531 kg | ~ 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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