Toyota RAV4 2009 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 8 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.34 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 22 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 6600 | 3600 | |
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