Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4
$29,995
$31,900
Highlights
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$29,995
|
$31,900
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
47 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
180 hp
|
226 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
178 @ 3700
|
172
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
2.5 L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
180 @ 5800
|
226 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
47 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/60HR17
|
P235/65HR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/60HR17
|
P235/65HR17
|
Suspension
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
30 ft³
|
38 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
74 ft³
|
70 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
32 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
35 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
43 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
49 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
37 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
71 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
9 in
|
8 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
68 in
|
67 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
181 in
|
| Wheelbase |
105 in
|
106 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
50 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
111 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
175 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
175 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,510 lbs
|
3,594 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
15 gal
|
Safety
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
550
|
Brakes
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is more reliable than the 2026 Toyota RAV4 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Forester versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2026 RAV4.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Subaru Forester with 43 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota RAV4 with a $29,995 starting MSRP versus a $31,900 starting MSRP.
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