2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs 2021 Subaru Forester
Overview | |
MSRP$28,900 | MSRP$24,795 |
Listings90 | Listings60 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Reviews SummaryA 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about three years of ownership. Toyota sells the model year 2021 RAV4 in Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XSE (with or without Technology Package), and Hybrid Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $32,950 to $43,350, not including an $1,860 destination charge. | |
2021 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City41 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City41 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.6 cu ft | Cargo Space31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3690 lbs | Curb Weight3453 lbs |
Height67.0 in | Height67.5 in |
Length180.9 in | Length182.1 in |
Width73.0 in | Width80.9 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1230 lbs | Maximum Payload1438 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,900 | $24,795 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about three years of ownership. Toyota sells the model year 2021 RAV4 in Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XSE (with or without Technology Package), and Hybrid Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $32,950 to $43,350, not including an $1,860 destination charge. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 41 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 41 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.6 cu ft | 31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3690 lbs | 3453 lbs |
Height | 67.0 in | 67.5 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 182.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 80.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1230 lbs | 1438 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | 1500 lbs |

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