Toyota RAV4 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 3 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 10 NM less than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2012 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota RAV4 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota RAV4 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 7 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 127 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru Forester scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 3800 | |
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