Subaru Forester 2018 vs Toyota RAV4 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 53 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.4 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Toyota RAV4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 2 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 1062 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1977 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 198 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: | 2`223 kg | 2`134 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 568 kg | 494 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Toyota RAV4. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 34 200 | |
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