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Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
- Still the efficiency leader
- Still the people's choice
- Tech updates are welcome
- Far more expensive than it once was
- Doesn't go as hard as 163kW might suggest
- Lacks the premium feel of some rivals
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
The Subaru Forester has informally become the definition of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. It's still a practical and dependable SUV.
Jack Quick
The flagship RAV4 Hybrid looks tough and drives well. While it's still a segment benchmark, there's increasingly tough competition awheel.
James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 2498 | 1987 - 2487 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
FLAT 4 | INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 136kW | 127kW - 152kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5800 - 6000 | 5700 - 6600 | |
Torque | ||
196Nm - 239Nm | 203Nm - 243Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 - 4400 | 3600 - 4400 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
12.1 - 12.5 | 13 - 14 |