Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Subaru Forester and the Toyota RAV4 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. and Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation. Last verified .
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Subaru Forester
2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid variant
- SRP
- ₱2,498,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,470
Photo: Toyota Motor Philippines, via toyota.com.ph.
Toyota RAV4
2.5 Adventure HEV CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱2,227,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱38,754
How they differ
- The Toyota RAV4 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,227,000, which is ₱271,000 (11%) below the Subaru Forester at ₱2,498,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the RAV4 is estimated at ₱38,754 a month against ₱43,470 for the Forester, a difference of ₱4,716 a month.
- The RAV4 makes more power (186 PS against 164 PS for the Forester).
- The RAV4 has more torque (221 Nm against 209 Nm for the Forester).
- The Forester sits higher off the ground (220 mm against 201 mm for the RAV4).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Subaru Forester2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid, ₱2,498,000 | Toyota RAV42.5 Adventure HEV CVT, ₱2,227,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol + e-BOXER hybrid system | A25A-FXS, 16-Valve DOHC, 4 Cylinders, In-line type, with VVT-iE and VVT-I, Hybrid (Gasoline); total hybrid system output 239 PS |
| Displacement (differs) | 2498 cc | 2487 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 164 PS | 186 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 5600 rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 209 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 3,600-4,800 | 3600-5200 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Direct fuel injection | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.9 km/L | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium-ion (259 V, 4.3 Ah) | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 90 kW | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Lineartronic CVT with manual mode and paddle shifters | e-CVT |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Symmetrical AWD (electronically controlled AWD coupling) | AWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4655 mm | 4620 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1730 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 220 mm | 201 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1760 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.4 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 63 L | 55 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 1655 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Double wishbone | Multi-Link |
| Front brake | Ventilated disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Ventilated disc | Solid Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 235/50R19 | 235/60 R18 |
| Wheels (differs) | 19" machined aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 4-wheel ABS with brake assist | Standard |
| Airbags (differs) | 8 | n/a |
| Driver assistance (differs) | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, High Beam Assist, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Multi View Monitor, Driver Monitoring System, Emergency Driving Stop System | Toyota Safety Sense, Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beam, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Parking Support Brake, Safe Exit Assist |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring and towing stability control | Standard |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 11.6" Full HD display, Harman/Kardon premium audio with 10 speakers, subwoofer and 8-channel amplifier | 12.9" Display Audio with Wireless Apple Carplay and Wireless Android Auto; 9-Speaker JBL Sound System |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, wireless charger | 12.9" Display Audio with Wireless Apple Carplay and Wireless Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | Dual gauges with 4.2" full-colour LCD | 12.3" TFT |
| Headlight (differs) | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights | Projector LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless access with push-button start | Smart Entry, Push Start ignition |
| Other features (differs) | Leather seats, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, 8-way power passenger seat, power sunroof, hands-free power rear gate, dual-zone climate control, dual-function X-MODE with hill descent control, EV drive mode | SRS airbags: Driver, Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Shield, Driver Knee; Hill-start Assist Control; Downhill Assist Control; Camera: Panoramic View Monitor; Parking sonar: Front: 4 + Rear: 4; Drive modes: Eco, Sport, Normal, Custom, Trail, Snow; Moonroof: Tilt & Slide; Seats: Synthetic Leather; Air conditioning: F: Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control with S-Flow; Wireless charger; Power back door |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | n/a |
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | Every 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.