2021 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester

If you’re looking for a family friendly SUV, we’re betting you’ve come across the 2021 Toyota RAV4 and the Subaru Forester. Both vehicles are excellent options to take you on your Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna drives.

But how will you know which is the better option for your daily driving needs? That’s where our team at Daytona Toyota can help. We’ve put together this vehicle comparison of the 2021 RAV4 and the 2021 Forester, so you can decide for yourself which is the right choice for you.

2021 RAV4 vs. Forester: Interior Space and Technology

When looking for an SUV that’s designed for the whole family, you’ll certainly want to check out just how much space you and your passengers will have on those longer drives. Luckily, you can’t go wrong with either the RAV4 or Forester. Each vehicle offers at least 37.8 inches of legroom for your backseat riders to stretch out.

With so much passenger space, you’ll want some extra cargo space, too. The RAV4 takes the lead here, with an impressive 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the backseat. The Forester follows with 28.9 cubic feet.

Additionally, it’s important to consider the technology features that will keep your drives efficient and entertained on the road. The RAV4 comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen display, along with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity features. The Forester offers these features as well, via a 6.5-inch touchscreen display.

RAV4 vs. Forester: Engine Power and Performance Ratings

The RAV4 and Forester both offer excellent engine power and performance ratings. Under the hood of both vehicles, you’ll find a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. However, the RAV4’s engine produces 203 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque, while the Forester’s lags behind, putting out 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft. of torque.

The RAV4 takes the lead when it comes to fuel economy ratings, too. With an EPA-estimated 28/35 MPG city/highway¹, you’ll have no issues getting to the beach and back without stopping to refuel. The Forester follows slightly behind here, with an EPA-estimated 26/33 MPG city/highway.

The RAV4 also offers a towing capacity of up to 1,750 pounds. This means you won’t have to leave anything behind en route to your next weekend getaway. The Forester follows, with a towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds.

Safety in the RAV4 and Forester

When looking for a family-friendly vehicle, you’ll want to be sure that your passengers will be safe on the road. Luckily, both the RAV4 and Forester come standard with a variety of active safety features that will give you peace of mind on even your longest drives.

The RAV4 comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™, a suite of active safety features that includes:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• and more!

Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester: The Results

While both the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester are great options when looking at a vehicle to fit the whole crew, we think that the RAV4’s impressive power, fuel economy ratings, and cargo space make this vehicle worth the test drive.

If you’d like to learn more about the Toyota RAV4, drivers in the

Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna areas can contact us at Daytona Toyota today!

 

 

¹2020 RAV4 EPA-estimated 27 city/35 hwy/30 combined mpg for LE FWD and Limited FWD; 27 city/34 hwy/30 combined mpg for LE AWD; 28 city/35 hwy/30 combined mpg for XLE Premium AWD. Actual mileage will vary.