Subaru Forester 2005 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 158 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 8 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 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: | 4.48 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.72 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 8 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 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 199 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): | 1`500 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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