Subaru Forester 2011 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| 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 | 10.2 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 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.3 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 20 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 136 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: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 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`050 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 9800 | |
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