Subaru Forester 2000 vs Toyota RAV4 2003

 
Subaru Forester
2000 - 2002
Toyota RAV4
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 125 HP150 HP
Torque: 184 NM192 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds10.8 seconds
Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving.
Subaru Forester engine produces 25 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.29.3
Real fuel consumption: 11.4 l/100km10.1 l/100km
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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres57 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle610 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway750 km on highway
520 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption

Drive type

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

Engines

Engine production duration: 7 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru LegacyUsed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.26 m
Width: 1.74 m1.78 m
Height: 1.60 m1.72 m
Subaru Forester is 19 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data400 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`825
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

high
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 (€): 22003000
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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