2017 Subaru Forester vs 2016 Toyota RAV4

2017 Subaru Forester

2016 Toyota RAV4

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2.0XT Premium CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 2.0XT Premium CVT	23	27	$27,424	$29,295
Forester 2.0XT Touring CVT	23	27	$32,028	$34,295
Forester 2.5i CVT	26	32	$22,272	$23,595
Forester 2.5i Limited CVT	26	32	$27,321	$29,195
Forester 2.5i Manual	22	28	$21,363	$22,595
Forester 2.5i Premium CVT	26	32	$24,466	$25,995
Forester 2.5i Premium Manual	22	28	$24,032	$25,495
Forester 2.5i Touring CVT	26	32	$29,243	$31,295

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AWD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 AWD 4-Door LE	22	29	$24,077	$25,750
RAV4 AWD 4-Door Limited	22	29	$30,770	$32,910
RAV4 AWD 4-Door SE	22	29	$28,672	$30,665
RAV4 AWD 4-Door XLE	22	29	$25,871	$27,670
RAV4 FWD 4-Door LE	23	30	$22,768	$24,350
RAV4 FWD 4-Door Limited	23	30	$29,461	$31,510
RAV4 FWD 4-Door SE	23	30	$27,363	$29,265
RAV4 FWD 4-Door XLE	23	30	$24,562	$26,270
RAV4 Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited	34	31	$31,593	$33,610
RAV4 Hybrid AWD 4-Door XLE	34	31	$26,667	$28,370

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,424

$24,077

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,295

$25,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$488 / month

$429 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

One of the best small SUVs, the 2017 Subaru Forester is a good value, with remarkable interior volume, thrifty fuel economy, and top safety scores.

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 is a competent crossover utility with a new Hybrid model this year, updated safety systems, and lots of interior space.

TCC Likes

Good ride, enjoyable driving
Top-notch safety scores, systems
Spacious cabin with super visibility

33-mpg Hybrid model
Responsive drive quality
New electronic safety systems

TCC Dislikes

Shift paddles only on turbo
No manual offered with turbo
Priciest models not all that premium

Not the sportiest SUV
Third row unavailable
Flat rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

181.5

181.1

Height, Overall (in)

68.2

65.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

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

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3653

3570

Wheels

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

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 6.5

Engine

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

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

4.07

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.35

4.15

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.50 - 0.98

3.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Forester

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.0

7.1

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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