2021 Toyota 4Runner vs 2021 Subaru Forester
Overview | |
MSRP$36,765 | MSRP$24,795 |
Listings71 | Listings43 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Toyota 4Runner Reviews SummaryDespite its design age, poor fuel efficiency, rough ride, iffy handling, and marginal safety ratings, the current-generation Toyota 4Runner remains a popular choice in a midsize SUV. Why? Its reputation for reliability and resale value, coupled with its undeniable utility, rugged image, and go-anywhere and do-anything capability, are the selling points. And if that's why you want a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, it won't disappoint you as long as you accept its shortcomings. | |
2021 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space47.2 cu ft | Cargo Space31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight4400 lbs | Curb Weight3453 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height67.5 in |
Length190.2 in | Length182.1 in |
Width75.8 in | Width80.9 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1700 lbs | Maximum Payload1438 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,765 | $24,795 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Despite its design age, poor fuel efficiency, rough ride, iffy handling, and marginal safety ratings, the current-generation Toyota 4Runner remains a popular choice in a midsize SUV. Why? Its reputation for reliability and resale value, coupled with its undeniable utility, rugged image, and go-anywhere and do-anything capability, are the selling points. And if that's why you want a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, it won't disappoint you as long as you accept its shortcomings. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 47.2 cu ft | 31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4400 lbs | 3453 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 67.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 182.1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 80.9 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1700 lbs | 1438 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |

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