2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4

When it comes to tow-row SUVs, both the Subaru Forester and the Toyota RAV4 are top choices. If you are considering either of these top two-row SUVs, then you will want to see how they stack up against each other. At Adventure Subaru, we have put together this look at both the 2020 Subaru Forester and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 in several important categories.

Capability

One of the most important things that you want to consider when buying an SUV is capability. Sure, you may not be going off-road all the time. However, you do drive in all weather conditions around Painesville, OH. That's where the capability features of an SUV can make all the difference. Let's see what each SUV has to offer.

Starting off with the Forester, you get 8.7 inches of ground clearance. That means it is easy for the Forester to navigate over uneven terrain, standing water, snow, and other obstructions. Also, the Forester comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive. With this all-wheel-drive system, the Forester will be better able to send power to each of the four-wheels.

The Toyota RAV4's ground clearance is rated at 8.4 inches. While this is good, it is not as high as the Forester. Also, the RAV4 does have an all-wheel-drive system available. However, it is not standard. You will have to pay extra for that capability.

When it comes down to it, the Subaru Forester offers you more standard capability features than the Toyota RAV4. That means you can rely on the Forester in more extreme driving situations.

Interior Space

When it comes to interior space, you want to make sure that you have more than enough room for you, your passengers and your cargo. In this comparison, we will look at both the passenger space and the cargo space available on the 2020 Forester and the 2020 RAV4.

Starting off with the Forester, you get you up 76.1 cubic square feet of cargo space behind the first row. Behind the second row of seats, you get up to 31.1 cubic square feet of space. Looking at passenger space, the Forester provides you with up to 41.2 inches of front headroom and up to 43.3 inches of front legroom.

The Toyota RAV4 offers you up to 69.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row. Behind the second row, you get up to 37.6 cubic square feet of space. Looking at passenger space, the RAV4 gives you up to 37.7 inches of front headroom and up to 41 inches of front legroom.

Overall, the Subaru Forester delivers more overall cargo space and more front passenger space than the Toyota RAV4. That means you can rely on the Forester to give you the space you need on those long road trips when you need to take extra cargo with you.

Fuel Capacity

Finally, let's take a look at fuel capacity. When it comes to taking long trips or daily commutes around Painesville, OH, you want to avoid stopping at the gas station as much as possible. After all, that can cost you valuable time. So let's take a look at each SUVs fuel capacity and how that translates to the overall range.

The Subaru Forester has a fuel capacity of 16.6 gallons with up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway. Together that gives you an overall range of 547.8 miles. The Toyota RAV4 has a fuel capacity of 14.5 gallons with 35 miles per gallon on the highway, which only gives you an overall range of 507.5 miles.

Overall, you get a longer range from the Subaru Forester versus the Toyota RAV4.

See How the Forester Beats the RAV4 at Adventure Subaru

Now it's your turn to get behind the wheel of the 2020 Subaru Forester. Stop by Adventure Subaru in Painesville, OH, and take a test drive today. We look forward to offering you a top purchase or lease deal on the 2020 Forester of your choice. Visit us today.