| Add vehicles | 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | 2021 Subaru Forester Base |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$28,590 | CA$28,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,860 | CA$1,800 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$538/month | CA$545/month |
| Awards | Best compact SUV of 2021, Best new SUV of 2021 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,5 l I-4 | 2,5 l H4 |
| Power | 203 hp @ 6,800 rpm (151 kW) | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (136 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 5,000 rpm (249 N·m) | 176 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (239 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Woodstock, ON, CA | Ōta, JP |
| Generation | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.8 L/100km | 9.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 696 km | 768 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 184 g/km | 192 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | not available |
| Smart key | N/A | not available |
| Blindspot detection | standard | not available |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Front USB ports | N/A | standard |
| Rear USB ports | N/A | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | N/A |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/65HR17 | P225/60R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/65HR17 | P225/60R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,596 mm (181″) | 4,625 mm (182″) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73″) | 1,815 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,730 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (106″) | 2,670 mm (105″) |
| Front track | 1,600 mm (63″) | N/A |
| Rear track | 1,618 mm (64″) | N/A |
| Weight | 1,529 kg (3,371 lb) | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 1,059 l and 1,977 l | between 881 l and 2,104 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 63 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 9.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | 39 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 86% | 81% |
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