Subaru Forester 2008 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 230 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 60 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.3 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 16 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm lower. | |||
| 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: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 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`000 | 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 (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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