Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4

Comparing the New Subaru Forester Vs the Toyota RAV4 at White River Subaru Serving Lebanon, NH

The new Subaru Forester offers drivers immense value for their daily travels as well as their weekend adventures. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD) along with over 110 cubic feet of cargo space, no task is too difficult for the compact Forester SUV to conquer. However, the Toyota RAV4 also wants to stake its claim as the compact SUV to beat.

To see how these two compact SUVs compare, we at White River Subaru in White River Junction, VT would like to share critical metrics about each vehicle. We'll cover their performance as well as design and technology characteristics. Our team welcomes you to contact us at any time if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Performance

When it comes to performance, the Subaru Forester jumps ahead of the Toyota RAV4 by offering standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) at our dealership serving Norwich, VT. While the Toyota RAV4 does offer all-wheel drive, it is only available as an optional extra. While the Toyota RAV4 offers slightly more horsepower as standard, it also boasts a total driving range of over 545 miles.

In addition, both the Forester and RAV4 feature an optional hybrid engine option, featuring over 35 miles per gallon in combined fuel economy. With the hybrid engine option installed, both the Forester and RAV4 offer comparable driving ranges of over 580 miles.

Design

In terms of design, both the new Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 are designed for everyday tasks. Both offer seating for five passengers as well as offering heated and ventilated seat options. However, in terms of overall cargo space, the Subaru Forester surpasses our dealership serving New London, NH. With the rear seats folded down, the Subaru Forester offers 74.4 cubic feet in cargo space compared to the 69.8 cubic feet offered with the Toyota RAV4.

Further, the Subaru Forester features more front and rear legroom, and more headroom.

Technology and Safety

With technology, the new Subaru Forester features standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration to connect to your favorite content on the move near our dealership serving Woodstock, VT. While the Toyota RAV4 also offers both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, the new Subaru Forester features a larger 11.6-inch touchscreen to access both infotainment and convenience features. Moreover, the Subaru Forester features intuitive off-road technology through the X-Mode® system. With it, you can customize the off-road performance of Forester in real time. While the RAV4 features different drive modes, off-road modes are only available as an option.

When it comes to safety, both the Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 feature a comprehensive suite of safety features to keep you and your passengers safe on the road near our dealership serving Hanover, NH. The new Subaru Forester boasts the EyeSight® driver-assistance safety suite. These comprehensive safety features include lane departure warning, as well as traffic jam assist and automatic emergency steering.

Thus, you and your passengers stay safe and secure while on the road.

Test Drive the Winning Subaru Forester Today at White River Subaru Serving Grantham, NH

While the Toyota RAV4 offers good everyday capabilities, the Subaru Forester wins where it counts the most. The Forester delivers the standard capability to go anywhere with space to carry what you need. To see the Forester perform on the road, White River Subaru invites you to take a test drive at our local Subaru dealership. While you're here, we'd love to sit down and chat with you about our leasing and financing options.

White River Subaru looks forward to working with you and seeing you enjoy the winning Subaru Forester on the road. See you soon.

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