2014 Subaru Forester vs 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Toyota RAV4

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4-Door Automatic 2.0XT Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.0XT Premium	23	28	$26,232	$27,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.0XT Touring	23	28	$30,836	$32,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$26,222	$27,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$21,724	$22,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$23,547	$24,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Touring PZEV	24	32	$28,051	$29,995
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV	22	29	$20,811	$21,995
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium PZEV	22	29	$22,176	$23,495

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AWD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 AWD 4-Door LE	22	29	$23,329	$24,950
RAV4 AWD 4-Door Limited	22	29	$27,787	$29,720
RAV4 AWD 4-Door XLE	22	29	$24,684	$26,400
RAV4 FWD 4-Door LE	24	31	$22,020	$23,550
RAV4 FWD 4-Door Limited	24	31	$26,478	$28,320
RAV4 FWD 4-Door XLE	24	31	$23,375	$25,000
RAV4 EV FWD 4-Door	N/A	N/A	$47,808	$49,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,232

$23,329

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,995

$24,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$467 / month

$416 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The sharp-looking 2014 Subaru Forester gets a lot more comfortable inside, and offers some useful driving aids and safety electronics.

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 is sensible and spacious; but if driving fun is a priority, you can do better.

TCC Likes

Composed ride yet responsive handling
Active-safety features, including X Mode
Tight, quiet cabin

Pert shape and clean styling
Responsive six-speed automatic
Standard rearview camera and Bluetooth

TCC Dislikes

No manual (Turbo)
No paddle shifters for 2.5i CVT models
Kludgy touch-screen audio interfaces

Lacks a V-6 or turbo option
No third-row seat
Back seat feels flat

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.3

101.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

180.9

179.9

Height, Overall (in)

68.2

65.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

104.7

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

61.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.5

73.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

31.5

38.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

71.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

38.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

10.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

34.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P225/65HR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3624

3550

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 2000

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5600

176 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.35

4.15

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.50 - 0.97

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

4.07

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Subaru Forester

Toyota RAV4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.2

7.4 (Est)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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