Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,830

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Forester Hybrid Premium AWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	Forester	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$36,180	$33,350	RAV4
Horsepower	194 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	154 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	RAV4
MPG combined	35 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	69.1 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	RAV4
Cargo, seats up	27.5 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	RAV4
Rear legroom	39.4 in	37.8 in	Forester
Front legroom	43.3 in	41.0 in	Forester
Length	183.3 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	72.0 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,873 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	1,500 lb	1,750 lb	RAV4
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.1 in	Forester
0-60 mph	7.5 s estimate	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Forester Hybrid Premium AWD $34,730	RAV4 SE FWD $34,700	$30
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	Forester Premier AWD $31,995	$95

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RAV4 costs $4,055 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RAV4 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.