Subaru Forester 2011 vs Toyota RAV4 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 10 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2012 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota RAV4 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Forester is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1705 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 127 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests, but Toyota RAV4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Forester scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Subaru Forester has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota RAV4, so Subaru Forester quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 12 200 | |
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