Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester

Choosing between two great vehicles can be exciting, but sometimes it’s hard to settle on one, especially with vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester. At Thornhill Toyota, we’ve gone ahead and written this 2021 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2022 Subaru Forester comparison to help you in your decision making.

We look forward to hearing back from our friends and neighbors near Chapmanville, Harts, and Anchor, West Virginia.

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Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester: Power & Performance

When you’re looking into a new vehicle, power is always an important factor. It’s as easy as saying the stronger the engine, the farther you’ll go. Here, we’ll start with the Toyota RAV4.

The RAV4 comes equipped with a 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence. Its competitor, the Subaru Forester, comes standard with a 2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine with a Dual Active Valve Control System.

While they share similarities, the real difference is shown by the power-output numbers they generate. For example, the RAV4 puts out 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the Forester achieves 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.

Another aspect that sets the RAV4 apart is that its engine comes with different driving modes. You can easily switch between Sport, Eco, and Normal Modes, which alters your RAV4 engine to perform differently, according to what you’ve switched to.

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Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester: Fuel Economy

The better your vehicle is with fuel economy, the less stops you’ll need to make to refuel, cutting down on your travel time. Let’s see how these models stack up.

Looking at the RAV4, it has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 city/35 highway MPG, while the Forester has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 26 city/33 highway MPG.¹

While both models have great fuel economies, the RAV4 pulls ahead by a couple of miles, which in the right circumstances can mean the world. When you’re doing the daily commute, having some extra miles in your vehicle will be welcomed as you navigate the often unpredictable traffic patterns.

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Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester: Instrumentation Technology

This last section is all about how each vehicle makes it easier for you to get to where you belong.

This time, we’ll start with the Forester and its instrument cluster, which includes an analog speedometer and tachometer with a 4.2-inch color LCD display. Accompanying that is a multifunction display that tracks the current and average fuel economy, the distance to empty, your average speed, journey time, a digital clock, and the temperature.

The RAV4 shares similar features, such as the 4.2-inch display screen and some of the same tracking information. It differs in that it allows for customizable settings, shows rear passenger seatbelt indicators, shift-position and scheduled maintenance indicators, and warning messages, All the important information you need to get you where you want to be is right at your fingertips.

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Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester: The Verdict

Now that our friends and neighbors near Chapmanville, Harts, and Anchor, WV, have had the chance to read our comparison, we think you’ll agree with us when we say that the Toyota RAV4 is the superior vehicle. The next step is to contact us and schedule a test drive of your own at Thornhill Toyota today!