Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota RAV4
Overview
| Spec | Subaru ForesterForester SUV | Toyota RAV4LE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Forester SUV | LE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Subaru ForesterForester SUV | Toyota RAV4LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,995 (best) | $31,900 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Subaru ForesterForester SUV | Toyota RAV4LE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 29 MPG | 44 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 26 MPG | 48 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 42 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.6 gal (best) | 15 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Subaru ForesterForester SUV | Toyota RAV4LE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 226 hp (best) |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft (best) | 172 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | flat 4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Subaru ForesterForester SUV | Toyota RAV4LE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 74.4 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,750 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lbs (best) | 3,640 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in (best) | 8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106 in (best) |
| Length | 183.3 in (best) | 181 in |
| Width | 72 in | 73 in (best) |
| Height | 68.1 in (best) | 67 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Subaru ForesterForester SUV | Toyota RAV4LE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forester SUV $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LE $31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium $33,385 MSRP | LE AWD $33,300 MSRP |
| 3 | Premium Hybrid $34,730 MSRP | SE $34,700 MSRP |
| 4 | Sport $36,105 MSRP | SE AWD $36,100 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited $37,695 MSRP | XLE $36,100 MSRP |
| 6 | Sport Hybrid $37,930 MSRP | XLE AWD $37,500 MSRP |
| 7 | Wilderness $38,385 MSRP | Woodland $39,900 MSRP |
| 8 | Limited Hybrid $38,995 MSRP | XSE $41,300 MSRP |
| 9 | Touring Hybrid $41,545 MSRP | SE $41,500 MSRP |
| 10 | Touring $41,595 MSRP | Limited $43,300 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Woodland $45,300 MSRP |
| 12 | — | XSE $47,200 MSRP |
| 13 | — | GR Sport $48,500 MSRP |