Subaru Forester 2011 vs Toyota RAV4 2012

 
Subaru Forester
2011 - 2013
Toyota RAV4
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 147 HP150 HP
Torque: 350 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds9.6 seconds
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): 6.35.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km7.1 l/100km
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 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1200 km on highway
920 km with real consumption840 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Engine production duration: 16 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru LegacyInstalled 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: noyes
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: 4.56 m4.57 m
Width: 1.78 m1.85 m
Height: 1.70 m1.67 m
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 litres577 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1705 litres
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space.
Subaru Forester has 127 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0502`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 (€): 620012 800
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
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