Subaru Forester 2018 vs Toyota RAV4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 208 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 25 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru Forester engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used also on Lexus UX | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 3 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1690 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 75 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 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 (kg): | 2`223 | 2`065 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 28 200 | |
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