Toyota RAV4 2013 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota RAV4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester have the same engine power, but Toyota RAV4 torque is 142 NM more than Subaru Forester. Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 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 | |||
| 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: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Lexus IS | 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. | |||
| 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 2013 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km.
The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Toyota RAV4 2013 2.2 engine Subaru Forester 2013 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Forester 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 5 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1705 litres | 1577 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Forester may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Toyota RAV4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`240 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 10 000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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