Subaru Forester 2008 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 2 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Used also on Toyota Avensis Verso | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 16 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 | 1470 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Subaru Forester can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Subaru Forester, so Toyota RAV4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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