Toyota RAV4 2013 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 2 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 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 2.1 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 | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 2013 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 2013 2.2 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 |
1705 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 72 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`240 | 2`080 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 18 200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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